22 varsity programs competing at the highest level
- Shasta the Cougar The live cougar mascot tradition began, becoming a beloved symbol of Houston athletics.
- 'Game of the Century' Houston defeated #1 UCLA 71-69 in the Astrodome before 52,693 fans - the first nationally televised regular season college basketball game.
- Phi Slama Jama Houston reached the NCAA Championship game with Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler.
- Back-to-Back Finals The Cougars returned to the NCAA Championship game for the second straight year.
- Big 12 Conference Houston was invited to join the Big 12 Conference, elevating the program's stature.
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Hear from Butler University athletes about their recovery journey
Basketball β’ 2008-10
Led Butler to 2010 NCAA Championship gameCoach β’ 2007-13
Youngest coach to reach back-to-back Final FoursBasketball β’ 2008-11
Led Butler to consecutive NCAA Championship games in 2010 and 2011Basketball β’ 2007-11
Two-time Horizon League Player of the YearBasketball β’ 2008-12
Defensive stalwart of Butler's historic NCAA Tournament runs