UH, men's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson closing in on new deal

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Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson answers questions from the media during a press conference on Thursday, March 29. 2019 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO. Houston will take on Kentucky Wildcats on Friday in the NCAA tournament.

>>>The Cougars returned to Houston on Saturday, one day after their banner season ended in a loss to Kentucky in the Sweet 16 ... less Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson answers questions from the media during a press conference on Thursday, March 29. 2019 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO. Houston will take on Kentucky Wildcats on Friday in the NCAA tournament. PHOTOS: Cougars return to Houston after NCAA Tournament

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson answers questions from the media during a press conference on Thursday, March 29. 2019 at the Sprint Center in Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson answers questions from the media during a press conference on Thursday, March 29. 2019 at the Sprint Center in ... more Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close UH, men's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson closing in on new deal 1 / 12 Back to Gallery

The University of Houston and men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson are closing in on a new contract that could be announced Tuesday, the Houston Chronicle has learned.

Representatives from both sides are reviewing details of the deal that would keep the 63-year-old Sampson at the school. UH made a six-year, $18 million offer to Sampson last week, which would put him among the top 21 highest paid coaches in the nation.

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Under Sampson, UH went 33-4 this season, won the American Athletic Conference regular season title and advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1984.

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