UH basketball: Meet the Cougars' 2026-27 roster as season nears tipoff

Corey Hadnot II (2) is among UH's many newcomers while Chase McCarty (24) returns from last year's Sweet 16 squad for the Cougars. (Jaime Crawford/Getty Images) Coach Kelvin Sampson opens the 2026-27 season with a revamped roster as the University of Houston pursues its ninth straight NCAA Tournament appearance.Nine newcomers are among the 14 players on the roster as the No. 10 Cougars open the season at 8 p.m. Monday against La Salle at Fertitta Center. Forward Joseph Tugler is the only returning starter from last year's 30-win team that reached the Sweet 16. Forward Chase McCarty and guard Mercy Miller, both key reserves last season, will move into the starting lineup.Get to know this year's roster:SubscribeThere’s more to Houston with the Chronicle. Subscribe today for just 25¢.This article originally published at UH basketball: Meet the Cougars' 2026-27 roster as season nears tipoff.