🏀 Preview: #5 Houston vs. #14 Kansas – Clash of Titans at Phog Allen Fieldhouse
. 🏀 Preview: #5 Houston vs. #14 Kansas – Clash of Titans at Phog Allen Fieldhouse February 23, 2026 Tonight, the college basketball world turns its eyes to Lawrence, Kansas, for a blockbuster Big 12 showdown. The #5 Houston Cougars travel to the historic Allen Fieldhouse to face the #14 Kansas Jayhawks in a game that will likely decide the final podium standings in the nation's most grueling conference. 📈 The Stakes: Chasing Arizona & March Seeding As the regular season winds down, the race for the Big 12 crown is at a fever pitch. While Arizona (12-2) currently holds the top spot, Houston (11-3) and Kansas (10-4) are fighting for crucial leverage in the conference standings and, more importantly, a top-2 seed in the NCAA Tournament . Houston: Kelvin Sampson’s squad is looking to stabilize the ship after two uncharacteristic losses to Arizona and Iowa State. For the Cougars, this game is about reclaiming their status as the most feared defensive unit in the country. ...