Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Houston Cougars vs Kentucky Wildcats

Preview · updated September 12, 2026 · 2025–26 season
Houston Cougars
Cougars
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— home · — away
5th in col
Head coach David Rehr
Kentucky Wildcats
Wildcats
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— home · — away
1st in sec
Head coach Craig Skinner
Storylines
Stakes5th in col
Players to watch
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UK
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Series & head-to-head
Series (ESPN era)UK leads series 2-0 (since 2022-23)
Last meetingSep 14, 2025: UK 3 — HOU 0 (W: UK)

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