The Cougars have always been one of college basketball's most dangerous teams to face because of how hard they play on the defensive end of the floor, and a viral video from one of their recent practices only backed that up.

Houston basketball secured its spot in the Final Four on Saturday with an Elite Eight win vs. Tennessee. Here's the Cougars history in the Final Four:

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Houston Cougars vs. Duke Blue Devils picks for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Saturday

The UH men's basketball team is in the Final Four for the seventh time and is seeking the program's first national championship. The Cougars take a 17-game winning streak into Saturday's semifinal against Duke at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

The Duke Blue Devils face the Houston Cougars in the Final Four of the men’s NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Sampson has gone 295-83, a .780 winning percentage, at Houston. The Cougars made one NCAA Tournament between 1992-93 and 2016-17 but has made it in seven of the last eight years. A reporter asked Kelvin Sampson a question about Gonzaga, pronouncing it Gone ...

The Houston is back in the Final Four for the second time since 2021. Their second season in the Big 12 has been good to the Cougars as they put together a 34-4 record, went 19-1 in conference play and entered the NCAA tournament as a No. 1 seed.

Why are the Blue Devils favored in the Men's Final Four game against the Cougars?Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. College basketball writers explain in their picks that predict a Duke victory.

This Saturday at 7:00 PM, the Cougars will face off against the Duke Blue Devils in a highly anticipated matchup. Fans are encouraged to Wear RED loud and proud, showing their support as the Cougars aim for victory and a chance to compete for the national championship.

There was a lack of madness in March, but the games in San Antonio feature all No. 1 seeds, top KenPom teams and player of the year candidates.