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UH still seeking complete game as Cougars sit two wins away from Final Four
As UH faces Illinois in the Sweet 16, the Cougars are still wanting to see the full 40-minute effort that's eluded them all season.
- UH's history in Sweet 16: Before Thursday's game against Illinois, let's take a look back at the team's history in the Sweet 16 through the years. Read More
- Houston's big sports day: The times are laid out so perfectly you could attend the PGA Tour's Houston Open on Thursday morning, then Astros opening day followed by UH basketball. Read More
- Where Kelvin Sampson's salary ranks among Sweet 16 coaches: This is a top-notch Sweet 16 field, which means some of the sport's highest-paid coaches still have teams in the NCAA Tournament. Here's the annual salary for each head coach. Read More
- Different paths to stardom: UH's Kingston Flemings and Illinois' Keaton Wagler are both freshmen who will be top-10 NBA draft picks. First, they must battle in the Sweet 16 in Houston. Read More
- 'I would crawl to get there': Playing UH in its backyard in the Sweet 16? Illinois coach Brad Underwood relishes the opportunity. Read More
- Teams prep: Houston Chronicle staff photographer Brett Coomer spent Wednesday inside practices for Nebraska, Houston, Iowa and Illinois ahead of the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in Houston. Read More
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