Houston Cougars silence Arkansas with a tactical zone defense shift and showcase their elite backcourt trio. Does Kelvin Sampson’s latest rotation signal a new era for Houston basketball?

Parker Ainsworth breaks down the Cougars’ impressive 11–1 run, spotlighting Chris Cenac’s growth in the frontcourt alongside JoJo Tugler, and debating the team's reliance on guard scoring from Emanuel Sharp and Kingston Flemings. The podcast explores Houston’s surprise use of a 1–2–2 zone, how this move disrupted the Razorbacks, and what it means for future Big 12 opponents. Key topics include Ramon Walker’s resurgence off the bench, the set starting five, and how minute allocation among Isiah Harwell, Kalifa Sakho, and Mercy Miller might shape the Cougars’ postseason chances.

Can the Houston Cougars maintain their defensive dominance and offensive efficiency as conference play approaches? Don’t miss this data-driven analysis of the nation’s most intriguing college basketball contender.

0:00 — Intro & Low Post Scoring
10:31 — Offense Analytics
12:18 — Zone Defense Usage
16:25 — Bigs/Foul Trouble Strategy
21:03 — Rotations & Bench Depth
27:42 — Challenging Bench Minutes
30:51 — Final Thoughts/Wrap-Up

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