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Houston Cougars Eye Final Four Against Idaho's Pribble

3/18/2026

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The University of Houston Cougars aim for a third Final Four in six years in the NCAA College Basketball Tournament.
They will face Idaho, led by Jewish head coach Alex Pribble, in Oklahoma City.
If Houston advances, they could meet top-seeded Florida, which defeated them in last year's championship.
Duke University is led by Jewish head coach Jon Scheyer.
Purdue University features Israeli players Omer Mayer and Yoav Berman.

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Story summary

The University of Houston Cougars aim for a third Final Four in six years in the NCAA College Basketball Tournament.
They will face Idaho, led by Jewish head coach Alex Pribble, in Oklahoma City.
If Houston advances, they could meet top-seeded Florida, which defeated them in last year's championship.
Duke University is led by Jewish head coach Jon Scheyer.
Purdue University features Israeli players Omer Mayer and Yoav Berman.