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Analysis: Bench’s deep talent pool elevated UH to conference contender

The men’s basketball team is in the midst of its best season in a decade and is contending for the conference title.

A big contributor to that success is the depth of talent on the team’s bench, which has helped the team through tough games this season and will be even more necessary in Houston’s final games and the conference tournament. Players on the bench have taken more responsibility and delivered more point this season.

Time equals money points

Last season, the Cougars’ starting five played more than 150 minutes combined in nine games and over 125 minutes in another 17 games.