For top-seeded Houston, basketball is a family affair


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HOUSTON — Houston coach Kelvin Sampson has a couple of favorites on his staff: Daughter Lauren and son Kellen. Kellen is the team's top assistant and Lauren is the director of basketball operations for the top-seeded Cougars. All three say the family support has benefitted them and the program. Houston plays No. 5 seed Miami in the Sweet 16 on Friday in Kansas City.

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