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USA TODAY |
The Cougars return to the national championship game for the first time since 1984.
The New York Times |
Clearly, the same is true of Kelvin Sampson’s Houston Cougars.
CBSSports.com |
No. 1 seed Duke looked well on its way to playing for the championship before squandering away a 14-point lead with just over eight minutes remaining in regulation against Houston.

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Houston stuns Duke with furious rally at Final Four to reach title game of March Madness
Houston secured the second spot in the NCAA men's tournament title game with a furious rally to defeat Duke. The Cougars will face Florida on Monday.
March Madness highlights: Houston stuns Duke with Final Four comeback, will face Florida for title
Florida rallied to top Auburn and Houston stormed back for a win over Duke as March Madness reached the men’s Final Four in San Antonio.
How Duke collapsed vs. Houston in Final Four in all-time March Madness comeback
D uke’s coronation was all but written late in the second half against Houston in the 2025 men’s Final Four. The Blue Devils led by 14 points with just over eight minutes left
Houston shocks Duke, and suddenly this NCAA Tournament has a new legacy, with echoes of 1983
But you can’t bury this tournament until the last second of the last game ticks away. Clearly, the same is true of Kelvin Sampson’s Houston Cougars. Down 64-55 with 125 second
Why is FSU football's Justin Cryer rooting for Houston in March Madness? Ask his brother
The Cryer family is full of athletes, including their parents who were student athletes at Grambling State and their relative, Barry Cryer, a former defensive lineman at Nebraska. Justin claims to be a better basketball player than his older brother,
Houston Cougars are ready for their 'one shining moment' in March Madness after years of heartbreak
From Jim Valvano’s “One Shining Moment” as North Carolina State stunned Phi Slama Jama to Michigan’s Jordan Poole’s buzzer-beater, the University of Houston’s basketball history has been complicated and painful.
March Madness 2025 winners and losers: SEC lives up to the hype, Duke chokes in NCAA Tournament Final Four
NCAA Tournament is officially in the books. No. 1 seed Florida defeated No. 1 seed Houston 65-63 in a dramatic comeback victory to claim the program's first national title since 2007. The Gators trailed by as many as 12 points in the second half before flipping the switch behind a big performance from All-American guard Walter Clayton Jr.
Duke Reportedly Has $8M-$10M in NIL Available to Build MCBB Roster for 2025-26 Season
Duke reportedly has a hefty amount of NIL money available to spend on its 2025-26 roster. According to Pete Nakos of On3.com, a "range of sources" said the Blue Devils have "roughly $8 to $10 million" available for their roster next season and are considered to be one of the most well-funded programs in college basketball.
After Duke’s stunning loss to Houston in the Final Four, what’s next for the Blue Devils?
As Duke recovers from its Final Four loss, it’s time to look ahead to next year’s roster. Who is staying, who is leaving, who could arrive for the Blue Devils next season?
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