The Houston Cougars fell just minutes short of their first national championship in program history last month. One key member of Kelvin Sampson’s squad is now prepared to finish unfinished business.

Kelvin Sampson is now returning three starters from a team that came one shot away from cutting down the nets in last season.

With Uzan’s decision, the Cougars return three starters, along with second-leading scorer Emanuel Sharp and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Joseph Tugler, from a team that posted a school-record 35 wins, swept the Big 12 regular season and tournament titles, and reached the national championship game .