# University of Houston basketball season preparations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-houston-basketball-season-preparations
> Updated: 2026-11-01T20:46:24.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The University of Houston basketball programs are preparing for the 2026-27 season at the Fertitta Center. The women’s team scheduled an exhibition game against Eastern New Mexico, marking their first exhibition match since the 2014-15 season. The women’s roster, led by head coach Matthew Mitchell, includes three returning players, four freshmen, and six transfers, though transfer Justice Carlton is sidelined for the season due to injury.

The men’s team, ranked No. 10 nationally, is also set to begin its season against the La Salle Explorers. The men’s program features significant roster changes, including four new starters and key players such as Mercy Miller, Dedan Thomas Jr., Joseph Tugler, and transfer Delrecco Gillespie.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: University of Houston basketball programs prepare for season openers

The University of Houston's men's and women's basketball teams prepare for their 2026-27 season openers at the Fertitta Center.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-houston-basketball-programs-prepare-for-season-openers

### 2026-10-26: University of Houston Women’s Basketball schedules exhibition game

The University of Houston women’s basketball team will play an exhibition game against Eastern New Mexico on October 28 at the Fertitta Center.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-houston-womens-basketball-schedules-exhibition-game

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