When Houston battled South Carolina at Fertitta Center Saturday evening, it did so without a few of its biggest names in attendance.
Head coach Kelvin Sampson, as well as assistant coach Kellen Sampson, were isolated at their homes due to COVID-19 issues, resulting in assistant coach Quannas White serving as the acting head coach in the No. 10 Cougars’ 77-67 win over the Gamecocks.
The undefeated Cougars (4-0) were also without two of their most impactful players as sophomore guards Caleb Mills and Marcus Sasser were each out with ankle injuries.