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Kelvin Sampson

Current Position

Head Coach

Coach Salaries Index

Alma MaterUNC Pembroke/ 1978

DegreePhysical education/Political science

Age69

High SchoolPurnell Swett

HometownPembroke, NC

RivalsKelvin Sampson

Sampson News

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Kelvin Sampson reflects on emotions of national championship loss, final play

Nick Kosko•04/09/25

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Kelvin Sampson on offensive struggles vs. Florida: 'This isn't the middle of January against Sasquatch State'

Wade Peery•04/08/25

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Kelvin Sampson cuts down nets after Houston punches ticket to Final Four

Wade Peery•03/30/25

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Kelvin Sampson, Jim Nantz produce touching moment following Houston Final Four berth

Wade Peery•03/30/25

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson

Kelvin Sampson previews House settlement impact on college basketball: 'The game will tell you what we're going to do'

Nick Schultz•03/29/25

Kelvin Sampson and Khalif Battle

Kelvin Sampson consoles crying Khalif Battle following Houston win over Gonzaga

Nick Schultz•03/23/25

Coaching History

Houston

Head Coach2014 - 2024

Houston

Assistant Coach2011 - 2011

Milwaukee

Assistant Coach2008 - 2010

Indiana

Head Coach2006 - 2007

Oklahoma

Head Coach1994 - 2005

Washington State

Head Coach1985 - 1993

Montana Tech of the University of Montana

Head Coach1981 - 1984

Montana Tech of the University of Montana

Assistant Coach1980 - 1980