Houston has been to seven Final Fours, but is still in search of the first national championship in program history.

Kelvin Sampson took over a UH basketball team that played before scores of empty seats and had little buzz. Eleven years later, things have changed completely.

San Antonio has a special place in Kelvin Sampson's heart, which may add an extra shot of sentimentality to the 2025 Final Four for Sampson and the home state Cougars, who are back in the national semifinals for the first time since 2021.