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Depending on the moment, Kingston Flemings might hit a tough jump shot, Emanuel Sharp could fire from way beyond the 3-point arc or Milos Uzan may find an open lane and put up a floater.
A talented backcourt can take a team a long way — and there are few as talented and deep as the University of Houston's in the NCAA Tournament. Joseph Duarte looks at the Cougars ahead of Saturday's game against Texas A&M.
Please scroll down for the rest of this morning's headlines.
 | Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
UH Basketball / South Regional
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UH's Kingston Flemings, Milos Uzan and Emanuel Sharp may be NCAA's best combo
The Cougars have three guards who can be the star whenever needed and that will be a key for NCAA Tournament, starting with Texas A&M
- 'This is Unc': Rashaun Agee's teammates have jokes for their big man, but Texas A&M fought for his eligibility in court and the Aggies are being rewarded in the NCAA tournament. Read More
- They meet again: Texas A&M's Bucky McMillan started off as a high school coach, and he recalls Kelvin Sampson visiting his gym to recruit a player not long ago. Now, they meet with the Sweet 16 on the line. Read More
- Viewers' guide: The Houston Cougars play the Texas A&M Aggies in March Madness with a spot in Sweet 16 at stake. What to know about the South Region game. Read More
- Florida 114, Prairie View 55: Florida began its national title defense with the second-largest victory margin in NCAA Tournament history. Read More
- Iowa 67, Clemson 61: Bennett Stirtz scored 16 points and No. 9 seed Iowa weathered his erratic shooting to hold off eighth-seeded Clemson. Read More
Texas Basketball / West Regional
Photo by: Amanda Loman, Associated Press
Matas Vokietaitis doesn't have a 'Dream Shake' yet, but he's just what UT needs
Matas Vokietaitis, at 7 feet, is still growing into his role with Longhorns as Texas faces Gonzaga in March Madness
- Utah State 86, Villanova 76: MJ Collins' steal and emphatic one-handed slam dunk with 1:13 left gave him 20 points and Utah State the win. Read More
- Arizona 92, Long Island 58: Brayden Burries hit four 3-pointers while scoring 18 points to lead top-seeded Arizona. Read More
- Purdue 104, Queens University 71: Purdue's Braden Smith scored 26 points and became the Division I career leader in assists. Read More
- Miami 80, Missouri 66: Malik Reneau scored 24 points, Tre Donaldson had 17 and seventh-seeded Miami pulled away late. Read More
NCAA Basketball Tournament / Men
Photo by: John Raoux, AP
Jaylen Petty scores 24 as Texas Tech beats Akron
Playing without All-America guard JT Toppin, who tore the ACL in his right knee last month, Texas Tech got double-figure scoring from five players.
- Alabama 90, Hofstra 70: Labaron Philon Jr scored 29 points and No. 4 seed Alabama rallied from an early double-digit deficit to beat 13th-seeded Hofstra. Read More
- Kentucky 89, Santa Clara 84: Both teams each hit a 3-pointer in the last 2.4 seconds, forcing them to play another five minutes in a game that the seventh-seeded Wildcats won, 89-84. Read More
- Kansas 68, Cal Baptist 60: Kansas squandered most of a 26-point lead before holding off scrappy NCAA Tournament newcomer Cal Baptist. Read More
- UConn 82, Furman 71: Tarris Reed Jr. had 31 points and 27 rebounds in a dominant NCAA Tournament performance, leading second-seeded UConn. Read More
- St. John's 79, Northern Iowa 53: Fifth-seeded St. John's earned its second NCAA Tournament victory since 2000. Read More
- Tennessee 78, Miami (Ohio) 56: Ja'Kobi Gillespie hit six 3-pointers and scored 29 points as sixth-seeded Tennessee ended a fabulous season for Miami of Ohio. Read More
- Virginia 82, Wright State 73: Jacari White hit six 3-pointers and scored 26 points, and third-seeded Virginia avoided yet another early NCAA Tournament exit. Read More
- UCLA 75, UCF 71: Eric Dailey Jr. scored 20 points, Xaiver Booker had 15 points and eight rebounds to make up for the absence of leading scorer Tyler Biloudeau. Read More
- Iowa State 108, Tennessee State 74: Second-seeded Iowa State blew out No. 15 seed Tennessee after losing star forward Joshua Jefferson to an ankle injury. Read More
NCAA Basketball Tournament / Women
Photo by: Eric Gay, AP
Lee's 19 points pace No. 1-seed Texas in 87-45 win over Missouri State
Jordan Lee scored 19 points and No. 1-seed Texas opened the women's NCAA Tournament with an 87-45 romp over Missouri State.
Astros / MLB
Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle
Has Cam Smith done enough to earn a roster spot with Astros?
Cam Smith has looked 'really good offensively' in his second spring training with Houston Astros as he fights to earn a spot in the outfield.
- 'I feel great': Hunter Brown threw 83 pitches in his final Grapefruit League game and is ready for opening day on Thursday vs. Angels. Read More
Rockets / NBA
Photo by: Ashley Landis, Associated Press
Reed Sheppard starts and Rockets offense rolls
The Rockets adjusted their starting lineup and stopped Atlanta's 11-game winning streak with a breakout third quarter.
- Good vibrations: Kevin Durant knows he and his team are easy targets when they lose but Rockets say they are a united team. Read More
Dynamo
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Dynamo head into Texas Derby against FC Dallas after strong win over Portland
The Dynamo have earned six points in their first three matches and have made moves to strengthen their defense ahead of the Texas Derby.
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