For the first time in seven seasons, the Cougars — who own a 16-4 record so far — have a good shot of making March Madness.
The Cougars are in a great spot right now, and if they finish strong, a NCAA tournament spot is surely in their future.
But the process of getting from conference play to the NCAA tournament can be confusing. How do teams qualify, and what does Houston need to do with its 10 remaining games to earn a spot?
Getting to the NCAA Tournament
The winner of the AAC Championship automatically gets a spot in the NCAA tournament, and that is the simplest way for Houston to qualify.