Publisher's Note - March 2023

I confess: I had never been to a UH Cougars basketball game until we were invited to attend following the photo shoot for this issue’s cover story. (Yes, there are some nice perks to being in this business.) From the moment I stepped into Fertitta Center, I was hooked. There was palpable excitement in the air, and it was hard to believe how vibrant the entire game experience was – and it’s right in our backyard. Sure, it’s easy to jump on the Cougars bandwagon now that they’re ranked #1 (as of press time). But not everyone is this lucky. Others, like the die-hard fans featured in this issue, have endured many years of mediocrity until these last few seasons. I’m glad I got to experience my first Coogs’ game but worry I might not be welcomed back, as they lost that game. As March Madness is about to get underway, all I can say is Whose House? Coogs’ House! [email protected]