The postseason praise is continuing for both University of Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson and star guard Jamal Shead. Sampson was recently named Associated Press Coach of the Year after leading the Cougars to the Big 12 regular season title in their first year and also a No.1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for a second straight year. Shead, meanwhile, was named the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year.
Rockets playoff hopes hit crash landing
The Rockets had a spectacular March, winning 11 straight games to put them in the Western Conference playoff conversation. But a five-game losing stretch that began with a loss to the Mavericks on March 31 put a quick end to that conversation. The Rockets will miss the playoffs for a fourth straight year, no matter the outcome of these final games.
Misc …
Prairie View guard Ryann Payne has been invited to participate in the ProHoops Combine where the WNBA and overseas teams will be present to evaluate the players … Rockets coach Ime Udoka was named the Western Conference Coach of the Month in March after leading the team to a 13-2 record during month, which included an 11-game winning streak at one point … TSU coach Johnny Jones coached Team Ben Wallace to a 108-97 win over Team Rick Mahorn during the 2024 HBCU All-Star Game that was held during Final Four Weekend in Arizona.
Astros Blanco off to blazing start
Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco went 14 straight innings and 44 outs without allowing a hit, which is the best start for a pitcher since 1961.
PV pitcher slams door on Grambling
Prairie View senior softball pitcher Breanna Reyna threw a three-hit shutout to lead the Panthers to a 5-0 win over Grambling State.
