Coach Kelvin Sampson and Senior Fabian White, Jr. led the Houston Cougars to a 69-56 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats Friday. This was the first game for the Cougars in the 2022 American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament held at Dickie’s Arena in Fort Worth. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Cougar Ramon Walker (3) scrambles for the ball with Jarrett Hensley (32) at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Kelvin Sampson asks the referee a question at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    The Cougar Dolls cheer at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Fabian White (35) backs down the lane at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Taze Moore (4) defends Jeremiah Davenport (24) at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    The Cougar Dolls cheer at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Josh Carlton (25) looks for an outlet to pass at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Fabian White, Jr. smiles as he caused the Bearcats to take a timeout at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Bearcat Cheerleaders try to get their crowd going at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Cougar Reggie Chaney (32) blocks a Bearcat shot at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    The Cougar Dolls cheer at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    The Cincinnati Bearcats cheer squad poke fun at Fabian White at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Jeremiah Davenport (24) attempts a shot at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Kyler Edwards (11) scrambles for a loose ball at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Cougars surround Coach Kelvin Sampson during a timeout at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Jamal Shead (1) secures a loose ball at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Shasta pumps up the crowd at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Fabian White, Jr. (35) clears some space at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    John Newman III (15) tries to score at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    The UH Cheer Team pumps up the crowd at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    The Cougar Dolls cheer at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Mike Adams-Woods grabs his leg after a fall at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Cougar fans support their team on a Friday afternoon during the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    The Cougars win at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    The Cougar Cheer team celebrate at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    The Cougars are doing it #forthecity at the 2022 AAC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.