PREVIEW: #4/4 Men’s Basketball Ready for Senior Night on Monday

HOUSTON – Winner of 21 of its last 22 games, the #4/4 University of Houston Men's Basketball program closes its 2024-25 home schedule as it plays host to Kansas at 8 p.m., Monday, inside Fertitta Center in a Big 12 Conference showdown.

Houston enters its Big Monday matchup following a 73-64 win over Cincinnati inside Fertitta Center on Saturday. The Cougars' 12th straight win over the Bearcats gave Houston the outright Big 12 regular-season title for the second consecutive season.

Graduate guard LJ Cryer led all players with 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting and became the 53rd member of Houston's career 1,000-Point Club with a pair of free throws late in the win. Sophomore guard Terrance Arceneaux added 10 points.

Monday's game will be the second of two regular-season meetings against Kansas this season. Houston took a thrilling 92-86 win in double overtime in Lawrence, Kan., on Jan. 25 in the first meeting.

2024-25 Seniors, Kelvin Sampson

SENIOR NIGHT CEREMONY
Prior to Monday's game, the Cougars will celebrate Senior Night in a special ceremony beginning at 7:30 p.m. Houston will recognize graduate forward J'Wan Roberts, graduate guard LJ Cryer, senior forward Ja'Vier Francis, senior guard Ramon Walker Jr., and graduate guard Mylik Wilson.

Over the last four years, Houston's 2025 Senior class has earned 122 victories with five conference championships and will compete in four NCAA Tournaments with previous Elite Eight and Sweet 16 appearances. In addition, all five members of the class have already received or will receive their bachelor's degrees this spring.

Fans who wish to watch the Senior Ceremony should plan to be in their seats at 7:30 p.m., Monday.

PROMOTIONS
• Monday's game is presented by Trust Guss Injury Lawyers.
• Fans can view Monday's digital game program by clicking here.
• Prior to Monday's game, the Spirit of Houston Trumpet Ensemble will perform the national anthem.
• At halftime, Houston cheerleaders will perform.

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Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.

TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Monday's game on ESPN with Jon Sciambi (play-by-play), Fran Fraschilla (analyst) and Kris Budden (reporter) calling.
• Fans can hear Monday's game on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Elvin Hayes calling. The pregame show begins at 7:45 p.m., Monday.
• Fans can follow live stats from Monday's game by clicking here.

ABOUT KANSAS
• Kansas brings a 19-10 overall record and 10-8 mark in Big 12 Conference play into Monday's game.
• The Jayhawks stand in sixth in the Big 12 standings, through games of March 1.
• Kansas is 4-7 in road games this season.
• The Jayhawks have won two of their last three games but dropped a 78-73 decision to Texas Tech in Lawrence, Kan., on March 1 in their most recent action.
• Against Texas Tech, forward KJ Adams led all players with 21 points and 13 rebounds while center Hunter Dickinson totaled 18 points with nine rebounds and a pair of steals. Guard Rylan Griffen totaled 11 points with four rebounds and two assists in the loss.
• This season, Dickinson leads Kansas with 16.9 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. Guard Zeke Mayo stands second with 14.0 points per game. Guard Dajuan Harris Jr. tops the Jayhawks with 5.8 assists per game while Flory Bidunga is tops with 1.6 blocks per contest.
• Head Coach Bill Self is in his 22nd season at Kansas and his 32nd year as a collegiate head coach.
• Self has built a 814-258 record during his career and is 607-153 during his career with Kansas.
• He previously compiled 78-24 record at Illinois (2001-02), a 74-27 mark at Tulsa (1997-00) and a 55-54 record at Oral Roberts (1993-97).
• Self has a 1-3 record against Houston during his career with a 1-2 mark with Kansas. He also was 0-1 against the Cougars with Tulsa.
• Self has a 3-6 record against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers. That includes a 3-3 mark with Kansas and an 0-3 record with Oral Roberts.
• 1985 graduate of Oklahoma State.

SERIES HISTORY vs. KANSAS
• Kansas owns a 6-4 lead against Houston in the series, which began during the 1966-67 season.
• Monday's game is the second of two regular-season meetings against Kansas during the 2024-25 season.
• Houston has won the last two meetings against Kansas, a first in the series history.
• In the most recent encounter against Kansas, the Cougars rallied late twice to take a 92-86 win in double overtime in Lawrence, Kan., on Jan. 25.
• In the first meeting against the Jayhawks, the Cougars enjoyed a 66-53 win during the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional in Lawrence, Kan., on March 17, 1967.
at Home: Houston holds a 2-0 lead in home games played in Houston during the series history.
• In the most recent home meeting, the Cougars took a 76-46 win inside Fertitta Center in Houston on March 9, 2024.
• In the first meeting in Houston, Houston claimed a 91-76 win inside Hofheinz Pavilion on Nov. 26, 1983.
in Fertitta Center: Houston owns a 1-0 lead against Kansas inside Fertitta Center.
• In the lone previous meeting in Fertitta Center, the Cougars took a 76-46 win on March 9, 2024.

UP NEXT
• Following Monday's game, the Cougars wrap up their regular-season schedule when they meet Baylor at 9 p.m., Saturday, March 8, inside Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas.
• Fans should note the 9 p.m., starting time, which was recently changed from earlier published schedules.
• From there, Houston takes its first steps in the postseason when it competes in the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship Quarterfinals inside T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo., at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 13.
• The Cougars' Quarterfinal opponent will be determined with the conclusion of the regular season
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.

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