ESPN’s bright red GameDay bus arrived at the Fertitta Center on Saturday morning, setting the stage for a highly anticipated matchup between No. 5 University of Houston men’s basketball and No. 8 Iowa State in the Big 12. The event marks the first time ESPN College GameDay has broadcasted from UH since the 2009 season.
ESPN veteran analyst Seth Greenberg hailed Kelvin Sampson’s achievements at UH as “miraculous,” citing his transformation of a worn-out program into a model program. Greenberg, who has coached at South Florida and Virginia Tech, recognized Sampson’s ability to rebuild a team’s identity and tradition.
Jay Williams, another ESPN analyst, praised Sampson’s sustained excellence throughout his tenure, stating that it’s an honor to cover the Cougars’ games. As a former player under Mike Krzyzewski at Duke, Williams has seen firsthand the impact of a strong coach on a program’s success.
The GameDay broadcast is expected to bring significant national attention to UH men’s basketball, with the event being widely viewed as a crucial matchup in the Big 12 season.
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