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‘Uncharacteristic’ Offense Ends Houston’s Season in the Sweet Sixteen

“We play Houston, we don’t play the fans,” said Illinois center Zvonimir Ivisic ahead of Thursday’s Sweet Sixteen matchup. Entering the Sweet Sixteen, there was talk that the Cougars would have a

March 28, 2026

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Extra Chances for Houston Lead to No Chance for A&M in Round of 32

The first game of the South Region’s Round of 32 began Saturday night in Oklahoma City, as the No. 2 ranked Houston Cougars took on the No. 10 ranked Texas A&M Aggies.

March 21, 2026

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Houston Turns Early Test Into Total Takeover vs. Idaho in Round of 64

Paperboy’s recap of the Cougars March Madness opener.

March 20, 2026

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Did This Year’s NBA All-Star Game Work?

Paperboy gives the 2026 NBA All-Star game its…flowers?

February 28, 2026

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The Rockets aren’t changing for KD, and that’s exactly how it should be

Paperboy's take on the Slim Reaper's acclimation to Houston.

October 30, 2025

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The NBA Isn’t Dead, But It’s Definitely Missing Something

A few days ago, a friend told me, “The NBA is dying.” I asked him why, and he said, “They’re trying too hard to keep basketball an American sport. There are foreign

June 4, 2024

Hoops·Opinion

How Legit Is The NBA In-Season Tournament?

Adam Silver’s high-risk, high-reward experiment has proven itself to be competitive, but is it a glimpse into the postseason? The tournament was announced following a season of load management, vague injuries, and

November 28, 2023

Hoops·Opinion