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Last season, Coach Kelvin Sampson helped lead them to the Final Four. 

Around basketball, the Cougars are known to have one of the best Cultures in college basketball. 

They were a top 5 NCAA team defensive team and rebounding team last season.

Coach Sampson’s team's success starts in practice. 

Here are 3 concepts that Coach Sampson emphasizes on a daily basis

#1 - Toughness

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Link: Toughness

This is how the Cougars evaluate their “Toughness”. 

They focus on rebounding and defense and they chart it every single day.

The Cougars chart not only how many rebounds they get, they chart how many times they go to the glass.

#2 - Pick and Roll Defense

Pick and Roll Defense is one of Houston’s core concepts.

This is something the Cougars work on every single day of practice.

The Cougars pick and roll principles include 5 steps. 

Communication is one of the key components. 

A great pick-and-roll defense starts with communication.

Link: Pick and Roll Defense

#3 - Spacing

Spacing is a core component to success for Houston. 

Currently, KenPom has Houston as a top 10 offense in the country.

Spacing in the half court starts with players in certain areas of the court.

The corners and slots are to be filled.

The dunker spot is to be filled with the big.

All of Houston’s offensive sets are set to a stand of having great spacing.

Link: Spacing 

The Cougars success has been built due to a championship level culture. 

Coach Sampson’s clinic on culture will give you an inside look on how a top 10 basketball team in the country operates. 

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