The Houston Cougars and the Tennessee Volunteers just wrapped up an absolute war in the Players Era NIL Invitational in Las Vegas!

It was more than just a game; it was a coaching clash of titans, with future Hall of Famers Kelvin Sampson and Rick Barnes—two men with over 800 wins each—pitting their defensive philosophies against one another in a second-half battle that went back-and-forth down to the wire.

Did the Coogs' veteran core of Milos Uzan, Emanuel Sharp, and Jojo Tugler hold off the charging Volunteers? Or did the spectacular play of Tennessee star guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie and stud freshman Nate Ament lead to a monumental upset?

Host Parker Ainsworth delivers the immediate, live post-game analysis you need! We break down:

The crucial second-half runs that defined the winner.

How the Coogs' Big 12 Championship experience helped them (or hurt them) in a tight tournament game.

The performance of freshmen Kingston Flemings and Chris Cenac against a rugged Tennessee frontline.

The final impact of the Sampson vs. Barnes coaching duel.

Hit play for the instant reaction to one of the biggest non-conference battles of the year!

0:00 – Houston Scoring Droughts
Opening, scoring issues, Tennessee loss recap.

3:00 – Offensive Shot Selection
Poor possessions, jump shots, attacking rim concerns.

6:00 – Free Throw Disparity
Houston vs. Tennessee free throws, rim pressure.

9:00 – Perspective on Losses
Last year’s early struggles, not panicking.

12:00 – Kingston Flemings Growth
Kingston in clutch, development, leadership step.

15:00 – Chris Nnanna Analysis
Big man potential, needs refinement, versatility.

18:00 – McCarty & Rotations
Youth minutes, rotation questions, defensive tradeoffs.

21:00 – What’s Next: Schedule & Strategy
Upcoming opponent, Player’s ERA format, finding offensive identity.

24:00 – Finding Houston’s ‘Go-To’ Option
Big-picture, endgame scenarios, developing late-game scorer.

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