Houston Cougars' Basketball Summer Prospectus

POSTED: August 16, 2011 -- 5:45 p.m. CDT

The University of Houston Cougars sports information department released a basketball summer prospectus today to provide fans some information about the players on the Cougars' 2011-2012 squad.

James Dickey, UH men's hoops head coach said, "I am excited and thrilled with the opportunity that we have here," Dickey said. "We love the athleticism of this team. Our players have the ability to score, and we will be better, both offensively and defensively. We will be a good rebounding team and take care of the ball, and we will be a tough team, mentally and physically."

Coach Dickey plans to take advantage of his team's athletic talent while continuing to play intelligently.

"We are looking to play more up-tempo. Our players have the ability to score," Dickey said. "We want to give our guys freedom, but at the same time, we want them to take good shots."

Six players return from 2010-11. Although the Cougars will have four upperclassmen (seniors and juniors) in 2011-12, this remains a very young team.

Altogether, eight newcomers will play for UH for the first time this season. That group includes four high school stars, two junior college players, one transfer and a redshirt freshman.

"The key word is chemistry, We have to work really hard to develop chemistry," Dickey said. "These are terrific young men, and they have a good feel for one another already."

For a complete read of the prospectus, click here.

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