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Press Conference to Announce New Basketball Coach 1 p.m., April 1

August 07, 2017 —

It's an exciting day for the University of Houston! The Athletics Department will make a major announcement regarding the future of the men's basketball program at 1 p.m. today, April 1, in the Great Hall of the Athletics/Alumni Center.

The university community - students, faculty and staff - are invited to attend the event, as UH welcomes its newest family member.

Show your pride for Cougar basketball and its future as we share the news with UH fans everywhere during today's press conference.

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