The team played its home games at Delmar Fieldhouse in Houston for the second consecutive season.

This season marked the team's ninth year as an independent member of the NCAA's University Division.

During the regular season, the Elvin Hayes-fronted Cougars defeated the Lew Alcindor-led UCLA Bruins on January 20 in what was known as the Game of the Century.

Don Chaney was also taken as the twelfth overall draft pick by the Boston Celtics.

Roster Last update: 2010-07-29 Houston's regular season included the notable Game of Century against #1 UCLA.