Kellen Sampson joined the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program in April 2014 as an assistant coach. He assists in all aspects of the Houston Basketball program.

This is the first time that Sampson has worked for his father, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, as a full-time assistant coach.

During his time at Houston, the Cougars have advanced to three NCAA Tournaments – including the 2021 NCAA Final Four – with two American Athletic Conference regular-season titles, one American Tournament crown and 167 victories with six straight 20-win seasons.

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In 2020-21, Houston advanced to the sixth NCAA Final Four in school history, captured the American Athletic Conference Tournament championship and posted a 28-4 overall record.

Following the season, All-American guard Quentin Grimes was selected with the No. 25 overall pick in the NBA Draft First Round by the New York Knicks, the Cougars' first First-Round selection since 1987.

In 2019-20, the Cougars compiled a 23-8 overall record and a 13-8 mark in American Athletic Conference play to earn the program’s second straight regular-season league title.

With its victory total, Houston recorded its fifth straight 20-win season, a first in school history.

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