Here’s a look at the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament as March Madness gets set to tip off Tuesday:

Coach: Kelvin Sampson (11th season)

Post-ing up: Maybe this Cougars group wins the title that the Phi Slama Jama teams never did. They allowed the fewest points per game (58.1) in the country during the regular season to remain at or near the top of the rankings, despite only having one player (L.J. Cryer, 15.3) average more than 12 points.

Here’s a look at the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament as March Madness gets set to tip off Tuesday.{ai:summary}The Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament features the Houston Cougars, coached by Kelvin Sampson in his 11th season. Known for their strong defense, they allowed the fewest points per game in the nation (58.1) and aim to secure a title that previous teams, like Phi Slama Jama, could not.Despite having only one player, L.J. Cryer, averaging more than 12 points, the Cougars have maintained a top ranking throughout the season. #sports

Midwest Regional preview for March Madness 2025 bracket: Top teams, players to watch

Loading...