Kelvin Sampson doesn't want to coach TOO LONG and overstay his welcome
Kelvin Sampson doesn't want to coach TOO LONG and overstay his welcome  
Podcast: Inside College Basketball Now
Published On: Fri Feb 20 2026
Description: Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson joins Jon Rothstein for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of his program, his legacy, and what’s ahead for the Cougars. Sampson reflects on his Oklahoma Final Four team, whether geography provides an edge in March, and how this season’s success compares to previous runs. He breaks down Houston’s frontline, discusses the role of freshmen, and identifies the wild card that could define this team’s ceiling. The conversation also dives into bigger-picture topics — his 800th career win, coaching alongside his son Kellen Sampson, whether they ever revisit the Florida game, and what the Hall of Fame would mean. Sampson also looks ahead to Houston’s upcoming stretch and weighs in on Arizona. This is a candid, in-depth sit-down with one of college basketball’s most respected voices. 0:00 Intro 0:15 Oklahoma Final Four Team 6:00 Possible geographic advantage in tourney 7:45 Success this season 12:00 Relying on freshmen 13:45 Houston Frontline 16:30 Wild card for Houston 18:00 Do they ever discuss the Florida game? 18:45 800th win 22:15 Kellen Sampson 23:45 Future in coaching 24:30 Hall of Fame nomination 29:45 Upcoming stretch 32:00 Arizona matchup To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices