Working with his family was so important to Kelvin Sampson that he wouldn't have taken Houston's coaching job in 2014 if the school had a nepotism rule.

Houston has made its way back to the Final Four after the Cougars dominated during the 2025 regular season, going 34-4 overall and 19-1 in the Big 12. Houston has made seven consecutive NCAA Tournaments,

The Houston Cougars have once again reached the Final Four, led by head coach Kelvin Sampson, who has had an intriguing career path to this point. Diving Into Cougars Coach Kelvin Sampson’s Career Path,