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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With four decades of coaching under his belt, University of Houston men’s basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson recently bestowed high praise upon senior point guard Jamal Shead, labeling him as “the greatest defensive guard I’ve ever coached and the greatest leader I’ve ever coached.” This accolade comes hot on the heels of Shead being named both the Big 12 Player of the Year and the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year. In an interview with Eyewitness Sports on Monday, Shead expressed his pride in representing UH and the city of Houston. He extended gratitude to his teammates and coaches, particularly acknowledging Sampson’s relentless drive in pushing him to excel as one of college basketball’s premier players. According to Shead, Sampson’s consistent coaching approach, treating every player equally each day, underscores why he is regarded as “the best coach in America.” Reflecting on his personal growth and the team’s success, Shead emphasized Sampson’s unwavering belief and trust in his players, traits that have fueled the Cougars’ ascent to the top spot in the nation. The top-ranked Cougars are gearing up for the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship tournament next Thursday, facing off against the winner of TCU vs. Oklahoma at 2 p.m. Looking ahead, Sampson mentioned that the team would review tape from their recent victory over Kansas and maintain their focus on the upcoming game. This winning culture has propelled the Cougars to a stellar 28-3 record, positioning them as strong contenders for a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, set to unveil its bracket this Sunday. rephrase ti