A small number of fans cheered on the UH Men’s Basketballย outside of the Guy V. Lewis Development Center on the University of Houston campus Wednesday as they loaded the bus to head to the NCAA regional semifinals. Naismith Trophy Player of the Year Finalist, Jamal Shead and Naismith Coach of the Year Finalist, Kelvin Sampson led the team on their journey to the Sweet Sixteen held at American Airlines Arena in Dallas. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Jamal Shead poses with a fan before leaving for the Sweet Sixteen.
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    J’Wan Roberts greets fans as he heads to Dallas for the Sweet Sixteen.
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    Emanuel Sharp walks to the bus greeting fans.
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    Fans come to send off the Houston Cougars to the Sweet Sixteen.
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    Fans come to send off the Houston Cougars to the Sweet Sixteen.
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    Head Coach Kelvin Sampson greets fans as he leads his team to the Sweet Sixteen.
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    Kordelius Jefferson greets a fan before leaving for the Sweet Sixteen.
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    Ryan Elvin signs a fans shirt before leaving for the Sweet Sixteen.
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    Ja’Vier Francis laughs with fans before leaving to Dallas for the Sweet Sixteen.
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    The statue of Judge Roy Hofheinz watches over the UH Men’s Basketball team.
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    J’Wan Roberts represents his family in his jewelry.
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    Damian Dunn autographs a ball before boarding the bus to the Sweet Sixteen.
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    Ramon Walker, J.r greets fans at the Sweet 16 Send Off.
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    Terrance Arceneaux greets fans before leaving for the Sweet Sixteen.
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    Jamal Shead chats with fans before leaving for the Sweet Sixteen.
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    Mylik Wilson greets fans as he leaves for the Sweet Sixteen.
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    Kelvin Samson heads toward the bus leaving for the Sweet Sixteen.
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    Fans come to send off the Houston Cougars to the Sweet Sixteen.
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    Fans cheer the UH Basketball team on to the Sweet Sixteen.
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    Fans pose with new UH Football Coach Willie Fritz.

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.