The head coach for the Cougars was Tom Penders, who was serving in his 5th year in that position.

The team played its home games at Hofheinz Pavilion on-campus in Houston, Texas.

The Cougars played in the first game of the NCAA Division I season in the 2K Sports College Classic.

The 2007–08 Cougars finished with a 24–10 record, and were invited to compete in the inaugural College Basketball Invitational (CBI).

Houston defeated Nevada and Valparaiso, but was defeated in the semifinals by Conference USA rival Tulsa.