Kelvin Sampson, UH battle through season marred by COVID-19
UH men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson approaches his team’s bench during pre-game introductions in a game against Central Florida at Fertitta Center on Jan. 17. | Andy Yanez/The Cougar
For years, Kelvin Sampson and his Houston men’s basketball program had a routine for games away from the city.
The team left the day before, arrived at its destination in the early afternoon and aimed to get a practice in at the opposing team’s arena.
So on Jan. 13, the Cougars did just that. They departed from the UH campus at around 10 a.m. to get on a plane that was set to depart around 11 a.m..