Houston Cougars' March Madness Journey Begins

0:00On March 15, Selection Sunday has come and gone, setting the stage for March Madness. The Houston Cougars earned the number two seed in the South Region, and will open against the number 15 seed Idaho on Thursday in Oklahoma City. That match of leads into a potential clash with the winner between number 7 St. Mary's and number 10 Texas A&M. The real bonus here is the South Region setup at the Toyota Center, right in downtown Houston, meaning the Cougars could play their sweet 16-and. Elite 8 gains practically at home, if they advance. Fans are buzzing with excitement over this draw, as it gives Houston a huge edge after years of deep tournament runs. The program has reached six straight sweet 16s. The longest active streak and came so close as national runner-up last season. The team blends fresh talent with experience, leaning on lottery pick freshmen like leading scorer Kingston Flemmings and Chris Sennac Jr. both. Starters alongside returners, Emanuel Sharp, Milo's Uzan, and Joseph Tugler

1:01from that finalist squad. This marks the end of three straight years as the number one overall seed. With the bracket locked in, Houston's push for another final four appearance looks stronger than ever in a favorable region.