The Cougars were led by seventh-year head coach Kelvin Sampson as members of the American Athletic Conference.

It was the third season that the team played its home games at the Fertitta Center.

They eventually lost to Baylor in the Final Four who went on to become the national champions that season.

Sources: Houston also added preferred walk-on Ryan Elvin, a 6'0" point guard from Cedar Ridge High School in Round Rock, Texas.

[5] Sources: On October 28, The American released the preseason Poll and other preseason awards[6] Roster Last update: November 10, 2020 Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Cougars' schedule is subject to change, including the cancellation or postponement of individual games, the cancellation of the entire season, or games played either with minimal fans or without fans in attendance and just essential personnel.