Men’s Basketball to Collaborate with ONE PIECE at Upcoming Games

HOUSTON – As one of five selected college basketball teams from across the nation, the #3/3 University of Houston Men's Basketball program will distribute free ONE PIECE giveaways at three upcoming home games inside Fertitta Center.

Current University of Houston students and fans may take part in this unique collaboration at the Cougars' games against Kansas State (3 p.m., Saturday, February 14), against #1/1 Arizona (2 p.m., Saturday, February 21) and against Baylor (8 p.m., Tuesday, March 4).

The Cougars joined Illinois, St. John's, Rutgers and Gonzaga in these fun events.

For more information, fans can visit UHCougars.com/onepiece.

ONE PIECE GIVEAWAYS
vs. Kansas Stat (February 14)
• Prior to the game, approximately 1,000 ONE PIECE t-shirts will be given away to CURRENT University of Houston students.
• Beginning at the Under-4 timeout of the second half, 7,000 limited-edition posters and 7,000 unique trading cards will be given out with one trading card and one poster per person at the Cullen Boulevard / Holman Street and Marrs Club exits while supplies last.
• This game will feature a ONE PIECE Halftime Show with a limited edition T-shirt toss and a performance of We Are by the Spirit of Houston Band and Cheer team.

GIVEAWAY DISTRIBUTION PROCEDURES
Giveaways will begin at the Under-4 timeout in the second half of each game and will continue as fans EXIT Fertitta Center. Items will be distributed at designated locations at the Cullen Boulevard / Holman Street and Marrs Club exits while supplies last.

The University of Houston Athletics Tickets Box Office will close at halftime, and NO tickets will be scanned after halftime of each game.

Men's Basketball Tickets Promotion for February 21 Game

Men's Basketball Tickets Promotion for February 21 Game

HOUSTON COUGARS BASEBALL for FEBRUARY 21
Fans who show their February 21 Men's Basketball ticket against Arizona will receive FREE admission to Houston Baseball's 4:30 p.m., game against UT Rio Grande Valley inside Schroeder Park that afternoon.

Houston Baseball fans should note the new 4:30 p.m., starting time for that game from earlier published schedules.

ABOUT ONE PIECE
ONE PIECE, created by Eiichiro Oda, began serialization in "Weekly Shonen Jump," issue 34, 1997 (Shueisha), released on July 22nd, 1997.

Still going strong, it celebrated its 25th anniversary in July 2022. The cumulative worldwide print circulation of the manga exceeded 510 million copies as of August 2022, and it is published in over 60 countries and regions worldwide.

The anime produced by Toei Animation began airing in Japan in 1999 and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024. The series will enter a new arc, the "Elbaph" Arc, starting in April 2026.

Netflix's live-action adaptation of ONE PIECE debuted in 2023, becoming a global phenomenon, spending eight weeks on the Global Top 10, reaching #1 in over 75 countries and making history as the first Netflix English-language series to debut at #1 in Japan. The show has nearly 100 million views and is one of Netflix's most downloaded shows of all time.

ONE PIECE returns for its highly anticipated second season on March 10, 2026, and has been renewed for Season 3. The show is created in partnership with Shueisha and is produced by Tomorrow Studios (an ITV Studios partner) and Netflix. The franchise continues to expand through a wide range of media, including films, games, and merchandise.

BUY TICKETS
Single-game home tickets for all games inside Fertitta Center are now on sale, and fans are encouraged to purchase quickly while supplies last. The two-time defending Big 12 Conference Champions, Houston will play host to four more conference games in 2025-26.

Fans interested in purchasing group tickets may complete this form to be contacted by a member of the Houston Athletics Tickets Sales staff.

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

SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by providing NIL opportunities and by joining the 50-50 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.

Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.

STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.

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