# Houston's Coach Sampson: 'We Need More Funds to Compete'

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Podcast: [College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/college-basketball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7654870)
Published: 2026-05-21T14:01:05+00:00
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## Resource

Houstons basketball coach, Kelvin Sampson, reveals the financial struggles of the universitys athletic department, operating on a shoestring budget, impacting recruiting and competitiveness. Despite lower revenue than major programs, Sampson has achieved success, but needs more financial backing to sustain it. He advocates for all athletes and teams, highlighting the challenge of competing at the top tier without necessary resources. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5d66211534a89a72

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