As UH basketball tips off, Kelvin Sampson's roster plan born out of pain takes shape for Cougars

University of Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson is opening the new season with a significantly revamped roster, addressing weaknesses he identified after the Cougars lost the national championship game two seasons ago. Sampson's roster overhaul was driven by a clear-eyed assessment of what cost UH the title, and the rebuilt squad is now set to tip off the season. The changes reflect a deliberate rebuilding strategy aimed at correcting the deficiencies exposed in that championship defeat.