Chase McCarty to Start at Small Forward

Houston mens basketball gears up for the 2026-27 season, with coach Kelvin Sampson announcing Chase McCartys move to the small forward position. McCarty, a redshirt sophomore, averaged 12 minutes per game last season, hitting 36% from three. His performance in the regular season finale, scoring 20 points with 6 threes, showcased his potential. The teams frontcourt is also solidified with top recruit Arafan Diane at the four and Joseph Tugler at the five. The guards, including Mercy Miller, are set for the upcoming season, with Sampson eyeing a portal guard to complete the lineup. This move keeps Houstons national title push alive during Sampsons contract window. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/11ab0c418b184719