The University of Houston Cougars men’s basketball team cleaned up in its first season in the Big 12. Not only did the No.1-ranked Cougars take home the regular-season conference championship, but they also took home the major hardware. Kelvin Sampson was named Big 12 Coach of the Year in his return to the conference and senior guard Jamal Shead garnered Big 12 Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors, while also making the All-Big 12 First Team and All-Defensive Team. Additionally, senior guard LJ Cryer was named to the second team and senior forward J’Wan Roberts made the All-Big 12 Third Team. Emanuel Sharp and Ja’Vier Francis were honorable mention and Joseph Tugler made the All-Big 12 Freshman Team.
Michael Brantley to help coach
Beloved former Astros outfielder Michael Brantley has been offered and accepted an opportunity to come back to the club as an assistant coach to new manager Joe Espada. Brantley announced in January that he was retiring from playing. “I asked him to come back again and put a uni on and spend some time,” Espada said to MLB.com. “His presence is very valuable. The guys really ask him to come around and I ask him to come around. I’m happy to have him around.”
PV women receive SWAC Tournament bid
The Prairie View women’s basketball team made this season’s SWAC Tournament as the eighth seed. The Lady Panthers, led by senior guard Ryann Payne, opened the tournament on Wednesday against No.1 seed and regular-season SWAC champion Jackson State. The Panthers lost to the Tigers.
Daeja Holmes delivers for TSU in finale
Texas Southern guard Daeja Holmes contributed 18 points, six rebounds and five assists during the season-finale win over Prairie View.
Rockets Jalen Green brings it against Portland
Rockets guard Jalen Green scored 27 points, which included two thunderous third-quarter dunks, during a 123-107 win over Portland.
