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Braden East Transfers to Houston, Boosts Frontcourt Size

4/28/2026

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Braden East entered the transfer portal and joined the Houston Cougars men’s basketball team.
He will play for head coach Kelvin Sampson, who said East fits program and highlighted his interior scoring, rim protection and defensive awareness.
East is a 6-foot-9 center/power forward, providing size to Houston’s roster.
At Lamar he averaged 12.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, 0.7 assists and shot 53.3% overall, 31.3% from three and 70.6% free throws.

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Story summary

Braden East entered the transfer portal and joined the Houston Cougars men’s basketball team.
He will play for head coach Kelvin Sampson, who said East fits program and highlighted his interior scoring, rim protection and defensive awareness.
East is a 6-foot-9 center/power forward, providing size to Houston’s roster.
At Lamar he averaged 12.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, 0.7 assists and shot 53.3% overall, 31.3% from three and 70.6% free throws.