1983–84 Houston Cougars men's basketball team


The 1983–84 Houston Cougars men's basketball team represented the University of Houston during the 1983–84 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The head coach was Guy Lewis. The team played its home games in the Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston, Texas, and was then a member of the Southwest Conference.
The third of Houston's famous Phi Slama Jama teams, this squad was led by Michael Young, Alvin Franklin, and future Hall of Famer Akeem Olajuwon. The Cougars played in the Final Four for the third consecutive season, appeared in their second straight National Championship Game, and completed a three-year run with an overall record of 88-16.

Roster

Name#PositionHeightWeightYearHome TownHigh School
Marvin Alexander22Guard-Forward6–4190JuniorHouston, TXWorthing
Benny Anders32Guard-Forward6–5188JuniorBernice, LABernice
Greg Anderson54Forward-Center6–9220FreshmanHouston, TXWorthing
Stacey Belcher50Forward6–6210FreshmanHouston, TXYates
Braxton Clark52Forward6–8230JuniorSan Francisco, CAMission/De Anza CC
Eric Dickens14Guard6–1170JuniorHouston, TXMadison
Alvin Franklin20Guard6–2185SophomoreLa Marque, TXLa Marque
Reid Gettys44Guard-Forward6–6200JuniorHouston, TXMemorial
Derek Giles10Guard6–3175SeniorQueens, NYBayside
Akeem Olajuwon34Center7–0255JuniorLagos, NigeriaMuslim Teachers College
Gary Orsak30Forward6–7220JuniorAlvin, TexasAlvin
Renaldo Thomas12Guard6–4200SophomoreGary, INRoosevelt
James Weaver24Guard6–4190FreshmanNederland, TXNederland
Rickie Winslow40Forward6–8215FreshmanHouston, TXYates
Michael Young42Forward6–6210SophomoreHouston, TXYates

Schedule

!colspan=12 style=| Regular Season
!colspan=12 style=| SWC Tournament
!colspan=12 style=| NCAA Tournament

Rankings

Awards and honors