It’s the early 1980’s in Houston and the sports scene is thriving.
Running back Earl Campbell is barreling over defenders every Sunday in the Astrodome, the Moses Malone-led Rockets are coming off of an appearance in the ’80-’81 NBA Finals and the Astros are riding a wave of success thanks to the arms of Nolan Ryan and J.R. Richard.
But perhaps the most entertaining team in Houston can be found on Cullen Boulevard. The Cougar basketball team is the most popular in the nation and is transcending the way basketball is played forever.
ESPN Films is set to debut their 30 for 30 documentary entitled “Phi Slama Jama” on Tuesday.