Inside March Madness: Kelvin Sampson's Cougars Defense

Two of Houston's Defensive "Core Four"

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Entering the NCAA Tournament, the Houston Cougars rank as one of the elite defensive teams in the country. Kelvin Sampson’s team currently sits 4th in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency (89.9), 3rd in Effective FG% Defense (42.5%), 2nd in 2-point FG% Defense (43.1%), and 2nd in 3-point FG% Defense (27.8%). This week, we dive into the cornerstones of the Cougars’ defense and how Sampson’s staff teaches these two techniques.