Men?s basketball in Houston, Let Your Children Play Basketball

Posted by RUH Youth Sports Foundation on June 3rd, 2018

Men’s basketball has also become very much famous these days in Houston as compared to that of women’s sport. For promoting men’s basketball in Houston many other facilities have been formed like gyms and clubs. But there are also few clubs and gyms which provide fitness for women.

Among all those clubs one such club is Houston Cougars Men's Basketball. This basketball team represents the University of Houston, especially in Texas region and is one of the most famous and biggest teams in the USA. This team last played in the competition of NCCA Division I. They not only represent the University of Houston but also represent Houston as a whole. The first season of this team has been known to 1946 with the head coach of this team named Kelvin Sampson. The scarlet and albino color of uniform worn by its players is the deciding reason of its team name.

Clyde Drexler, who is Houston’s biggest sports icon and one of the best basketball player of that era was hired as a coach of the team. He showed the team the way to be a good team. The excitement of the basketball was brought back and the fans were very much excited. But unfortunately, after just two seasons with few wins, Clyde resigned as head coach with a motive to spend more time with his family.

Many other basketball gyms and clubs are also famous for promoting the sport as well as fitness not only for men but also for women. There are many gyms and clubs in Houston which promote basketball. Club Westside, Filhoops Gym, Lifetime basketball gym and many others. Some of them provide free subscriptions whereas some charge for it.

Houston Defenders, Houston Hoops, Houston Skyrise basketball, TJ Ford basketball are few top AAU basketball teams in Houston. The players who practice in these gyms or clubs have to qualify and then they will get a chance to play for national championship basketball. They represent Houston in this championship and hence has to be fit and active to focus on winning goal.

Such basketball matches have been hosted by NCAA Divisions and they bring out the best players of the state who are qualified enough to win the game. Hence many strong facilities that are provided to keep up the spirit of the players in the state of Houston so that they can make some memorable records and make its name in national records.

There are many girls basketball teams as well in Houston. Women basketball teams have existed for a very long time and in some cases even before the men’s team were formed. There are many other college and high school teams as well.

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