The Cougars are 3-2 to start the season, with their two losses coming against solid opponents, and while it is still early and the team has yet to craft a consistent identity, one of their strengths has been on the offensive side of the ball.
Houston is averaging 86 points a game, which is No. 8 in the nation.
“You know, I am a little bit surprised in our offensive stats,” said head coach Kelvin Sampson. “I mean, we’re averaging 86 points a game. We’re shooting almost 50 percent from the floor, but I think that’s indicative of what these kids are good at: they can score.