Houston Cougars women's basketball

The Houston Cougars women's basketball team represents the University of Houston in NCAA Division I women's basketball. Coached by Ronald Hughey, the team plays their home games at Fertitta Center on-campus at the University of Houston.

Conference affiliations

 * Texas Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (1975–1982)
 * Southwest Conference (1982–1996)
 * Conference USA (1996–2013)
 * American Athletic Conference (2013–2023)
 * Big 12 Conference (2023–present)

National award winners
Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year
 * Joe Curl – 2004

espn.com National Coach of the Year
 * Joe Curl – 2004

Basketball TImes Women's College Basketball Coach of the Year Award
 * Joe Curl – 2004

National Player of the Year awards
Women's Basketball News Service National Comeback Player of the Year Award
 * Chandi Jones - 2001

Naismith College Player of the Year
 * Chandi Jones – Finalist 2004

John R. Wooden Award
 * Chandi Jones – Finalist 2004

Key
Note: HM stands for Honorable Mention.

Conference Player of the Year
The following Houston players have been named Conference Player of the Year while at UH.

Conference Defensive Player of the Year
The following Houston players have been named Conference Defensive Player of the Year while at UH.

Conference Sixth Player of the Year
The following Houston players have been named Conference Sixth Player of the Year while at UH.

Conference Newcomer or Freshman of the Year
The following Houston players have been named Conference Newcomer of the Year or Freshman of the Year while at UH.

Year by year results
Conference tournament winners noted with # Source


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