Houston Cougars guard L.J. Cryer (4) looks on while making his way to setup to throw the ball in during the first half of a Players Era Fest men’s college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Oscar Herrera/The Cougar

Before the NBA Draft, L.J. Cryer wasn’t losing sleep over projections.

He leaned into advice given to him by Houston’s former associate head coach Quannas White.

“I’ve worked hard my whole life, so things are going to happen how they’re supposed to happen,” Cryer said after his Golden State workout. “Don’t stress yourself about mock drafts or drafts in general. He knows how hard I’ve worked and knows I stay out of trouble off the court. Whenever you do things the right way, good things will happen. Sometimes it’s a matter of time.”

Despite going undrafted, the Golden State Warriors saw something in the 6-foot-1 guard, signing him to an Exhibit 10 deal, which allows him to compete in the NBA Summer League, with the potential of staying with the organization during the season.

Who is Cryer?

Cryer won four Big 12 regular-season titles in five seasons—two with Baylor and two with Houston. As a freshman, he captured a national championship with Baylor where he spent his first three seasons and nearly added another this April, when Houston fell just short against Florida. He averaged over 15 points per game in each of the past three seasons and shot 42.4% from 3-point range this year.

A product of Katy’s Morton Ranch High School, Cryer set a Houston-area public school record with 3,488 career points.

What is an Exhibit 10 deal?

Exhibit 10 contracts are non-guaranteed one-year deals for the minimum salary. Teams can convert the player to a two-way contract before the start of the regular season or waive the player. If the player is waived, the team can designate him as an affiliate player, in which he will receive a bonus if he competes for the team’s G-League team.

Is Cryer built for the NBA?

Critics have questioned how Cryer’s smaller stature will translate to the NBA, given that he often played off the ball at Houston, averaging less than two assists per game during the 24-25 season.

On the defensive side, the feedback Cryer got from teams during the pre-draft process focused on him improving on that end, and being more of a pest on the ball.

They also encouraged him to be more physical on both ends of the floor whether it’s picking up a player full-court or getting to the paint and generating open shots for teammates.

“Everyone knows I can shoot the ball pretty well, so that’s something that comes easy,” Cryer said after his workout with the Warriors. “It’s just about being able to get your teammates involved and going out there and just playing super hard on the defensive end.”

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Houston Cougars guard L.J. Cryer (4) looks on while making his way to setup to throw the ball in during the first half of a Players Era Fest men’s college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Oscar Herrera/The Cougar

Before the NBA Draft, L.J. Cryer wasn’t losing sleep over projections.

He leaned into advice given to him by Houston’s former associate head coach Quannas White.

“I’ve worked hard my whole life, so things are going to happen how they’re supposed to happen,” Cryer said after his Golden State workout. “Don’t stress yourself about mock drafts or drafts in general. He knows how hard I’ve worked and knows I stay out of trouble off the court. Whenever you do things the right way, good things will happen. Sometimes it’s a matter of time.”

Despite going undrafted, the Golden State Warriors saw something in the 6-foot-1 guard, signing him to an Exhibit 10 deal, which allows him to compete in the NBA Summer League, with the potential of staying with the organization during the season.

Who is Cryer?

Cryer won four Big 12 regular-season titles in five seasons—two with Baylor and two with Houston. As a freshman, he captured a national championship with Baylor where he spent his first three seasons and nearly added another this April, when Houston fell just short against Florida. He averaged over 15 points per game in each of the past three seasons and shot 42.4% from 3-point range this year.

A product of Katy’s Morton Ranch High School, Cryer set a Houston-area public school record with 3,488 career points.

What is an Exhibit 10 deal?

Exhibit 10 contracts are non-guaranteed one-year deals for the minimum salary. Teams can convert the player to a two-way contract before the start of the regular season or waive the player. If the player is waived, the team can designate him as an affiliate player, in which he will receive a bonus if he competes for the team’s G-League team.

Is Cryer built for the NBA?

Critics have questioned how Cryer’s smaller stature will translate to the NBA, given that he often played off the ball at Houston, averaging less than two assists per game during the 24-25 season.

On the defensive side, the feedback Cryer got from teams during the pre-draft process focused on him improving on that end, and being more of a pest on the ball.

They also encouraged him to be more physical on both ends of the floor whether it’s picking up a player full-court or getting to the paint and generating open shots for teammates.

“Everyone knows I can shoot the ball pretty well, so that’s something that comes easy,” Cryer said after his workout with the Warriors. “It’s just about being able to get your teammates involved and going out there and just playing super hard on the defensive end.”

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Houston Cougars guard L.J. Cryer (4) looks on while making his way to setup to throw the ball in during the first half of a Players Era Fest men’s college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Oscar Herrera/The Cougar

Before the NBA Draft, L.J. Cryer wasn’t losing sleep over projections.

He leaned into advice given to him by Houston’s former associate head coach Quannas White.

“I’ve worked hard my whole life, so things are going to happen how they’re supposed to happen,” Cryer said after his Golden State workout. “Don’t stress yourself about mock drafts or drafts in general. He knows how hard I’ve worked and knows I stay out of trouble off the court. Whenever you do things the right way, good things will happen. Sometimes it’s a matter of time.”

Despite going undrafted, the Golden State Warriors saw something in the 6-foot-1 guard, signing him to an Exhibit 10 deal, which allows him to compete in the NBA Summer League, with the potential of staying with the organization during the season.

Who is Cryer?

Cryer won four Big 12 regular-season titles in five seasons—two with Baylor and two with Houston. As a freshman, he captured a national championship with Baylor where he spent his first three seasons and nearly added another this April, when Houston fell just short against Florida. He averaged over 15 points per game in each of the past three seasons and shot 42.4% from 3-point range this year.

A product of Katy’s Morton Ranch High School, Cryer set a Houston-area public school record with 3,488 career points.

What is an Exhibit 10 deal?

Exhibit 10 contracts are non-guaranteed one-year deals for the minimum salary. Teams can convert the player to a two-way contract before the start of the regular season or waive the player. If the player is waived, the team can designate him as an affiliate player, in which he will receive a bonus if he competes for the team’s G-League team.

Is Cryer built for the NBA?

Critics have questioned how Cryer’s smaller stature will translate to the NBA, given that he often played off the ball at Houston, averaging less than two assists per game during the 24-25 season.

On the defensive side, the feedback Cryer got from teams during the pre-draft process focused on him improving on that end, and being more of a pest on the ball.

They also encouraged him to be more physical on both ends of the floor whether it’s picking up a player full-court or getting to the paint and generating open shots for teammates.

“Everyone knows I can shoot the ball pretty well, so that’s something that comes easy,” Cryer said after his workout with the Warriors. “It’s just about being able to get your teammates involved and going out there and just playing super hard on the defensive end.”

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Houston Cougars guard L.J. Cryer (4) looks on while making his way to setup to throw the ball in during the first half of a Players Era Fest men’s college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Oscar Herrera/The Cougar

Before the NBA Draft, L.J. Cryer wasn’t losing sleep over projections.

He leaned into advice given to him by Houston’s former associate head coach Quannas White.

“I’ve worked hard my whole life, so things are going to happen how they’re supposed to happen,” Cryer said after his Golden State workout. “Don’t stress yourself about mock drafts or drafts in general. He knows how hard I’ve worked and knows I stay out of trouble off the court. Whenever you do things the right way, good things will happen. Sometimes it’s a matter of time.”

Despite going undrafted, the Golden State Warriors saw something in the 6-foot-1 guard, signing him to an Exhibit 10 deal, which allows him to compete in the NBA Summer League, with the potential of staying with the organization during the season.

Who is Cryer?

Cryer won four Big 12 regular-season titles in five seasons—two with Baylor and two with Houston. As a freshman, he captured a national championship with Baylor where he spent his first three seasons and nearly added another this April, when Houston fell just short against Florida. He averaged over 15 points per game in each of the past three seasons and shot 42.4% from 3-point range this year.

A product of Katy’s Morton Ranch High School, Cryer set a Houston-area public school record with 3,488 career points.

What is an Exhibit 10 deal?

Exhibit 10 contracts are non-guaranteed one-year deals for the minimum salary. Teams can convert the player to a two-way contract before the start of the regular season or waive the player. If the player is waived, the team can designate him as an affiliate player, in which he will receive a bonus if he competes for the team’s G-League team.

Is Cryer built for the NBA?

Critics have questioned how Cryer’s smaller stature will translate to the NBA, given that he often played off the ball at Houston, averaging less than two assists per game during the 24-25 season.

On the defensive side, the feedback Cryer got from teams during the pre-draft process focused on him improving on that end, and being more of a pest on the ball.

They also encouraged him to be more physical on both ends of the floor whether it’s picking up a player full-court or getting to the paint and generating open shots for teammates.

“Everyone knows I can shoot the ball pretty well, so that’s something that comes easy,” Cryer said after his workout with the Warriors. “It’s just about being able to get your teammates involved and going out there and just playing super hard on the defensive end.”

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Houston Cougars guard L.J. Cryer (4) looks on while making his way to setup to throw the ball in during the first half of a Players Era Fest men’s college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Oscar Herrera/The Cougar

Before the NBA Draft, L.J. Cryer wasn’t losing sleep over projections.

He leaned into advice given to him by Houston’s former associate head coach Quannas White.

“I’ve worked hard my whole life, so things are going to happen how they’re supposed to happen,” Cryer said after his Golden State workout. “Don’t stress yourself about mock drafts or drafts in general. He knows how hard I’ve worked and knows I stay out of trouble off the court. Whenever you do things the right way, good things will happen. Sometimes it’s a matter of time.”

Despite going undrafted, the Golden State Warriors saw something in the 6-foot-1 guard, signing him to an Exhibit 10 deal, which allows him to compete in the NBA Summer League, with the potential of staying with the organization during the season.

Who is Cryer?

Cryer won four Big 12 regular-season titles in five seasons—two with Baylor and two with Houston. As a freshman, he captured a national championship with Baylor where he spent his first three seasons and nearly added another this April, when Houston fell just short against Florida. He averaged over 15 points per game in each of the past three seasons and shot 42.4% from 3-point range this year.

A product of Katy’s Morton Ranch High School, Cryer set a Houston-area public school record with 3,488 career points.

What is an Exhibit 10 deal?

Exhibit 10 contracts are non-guaranteed one-year deals for the minimum salary. Teams can convert the player to a two-way contract before the start of the regular season or waive the player. If the player is waived, the team can designate him as an affiliate player, in which he will receive a bonus if he competes for the team’s G-League team.

Is Cryer built for the NBA?

Critics have questioned how Cryer’s smaller stature will translate to the NBA, given that he often played off the ball at Houston, averaging less than two assists per game during the 24-25 season.

On the defensive side, the feedback Cryer got from teams during the pre-draft process focused on him improving on that end, and being more of a pest on the ball.

They also encouraged him to be more physical on both ends of the floor whether it’s picking up a player full-court or getting to the paint and generating open shots for teammates.

“Everyone knows I can shoot the ball pretty well, so that’s something that comes easy,” Cryer said after his workout with the Warriors. “It’s just about being able to get your teammates involved and going out there and just playing super hard on the defensive end.”

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Houston Cougars guard L.J. Cryer (4) looks on while making his way to setup to throw the ball in during the first half of a Players Era Fest men’s college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Oscar Herrera/The Cougar

Before the NBA Draft, L.J. Cryer wasn’t losing sleep over projections.

He leaned into advice given to him by Houston’s former associate head coach Quannas White.

“I’ve worked hard my whole life, so things are going to happen how they’re supposed to happen,” Cryer said after his Golden State workout. “Don’t stress yourself about mock drafts or drafts in general. He knows how hard I’ve worked and knows I stay out of trouble off the court. Whenever you do things the right way, good things will happen. Sometimes it’s a matter of time.”

Despite going undrafted, the Golden State Warriors saw something in the 6-foot-1 guard, signing him to an Exhibit 10 deal, which allows him to compete in the NBA Summer League, with the potential of staying with the organization during the season.

Who is Cryer?

Cryer won four Big 12 regular-season titles in five seasons—two with Baylor and two with Houston. As a freshman, he captured a national championship with Baylor where he spent his first three seasons and nearly added another this April, when Houston fell just short against Florida. He averaged over 15 points per game in each of the past three seasons and shot 42.4% from 3-point range this year.

A product of Katy’s Morton Ranch High School, Cryer set a Houston-area public school record with 3,488 career points.

What is an Exhibit 10 deal?

Exhibit 10 contracts are non-guaranteed one-year deals for the minimum salary. Teams can convert the player to a two-way contract before the start of the regular season or waive the player. If the player is waived, the team can designate him as an affiliate player, in which he will receive a bonus if he competes for the team’s G-League team.

Is Cryer built for the NBA?

Critics have questioned how Cryer’s smaller stature will translate to the NBA, given that he often played off the ball at Houston, averaging less than two assists per game during the 24-25 season.

On the defensive side, the feedback Cryer got from teams during the pre-draft process focused on him improving on that end, and being more of a pest on the ball.

They also encouraged him to be more physical on both ends of the floor whether it’s picking up a player full-court or getting to the paint and generating open shots for teammates.

“Everyone knows I can shoot the ball pretty well, so that’s something that comes easy,” Cryer said after his workout with the Warriors. “It’s just about being able to get your teammates involved and going out there and just playing super hard on the defensive end.”

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Houston Cougars guard L.J. Cryer (4) looks on while making his way to setup to throw the ball in during the first half of a Players Era Fest men’s college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Oscar Herrera/The Cougar

Before the NBA Draft, L.J. Cryer wasn’t losing sleep over projections.

He leaned into advice given to him by Houston’s former associate head coach Quannas White.

“I’ve worked hard my whole life, so things are going to happen how they’re supposed to happen,” Cryer said after his Golden State workout. “Don’t stress yourself about mock drafts or drafts in general. He knows how hard I’ve worked and knows I stay out of trouble off the court. Whenever you do things the right way, good things will happen. Sometimes it’s a matter of time.”

Despite going undrafted, the Golden State Warriors saw something in the 6-foot-1 guard, signing him to an Exhibit 10 deal, which allows him to compete in the NBA Summer League, with the potential of staying with the organization during the season.

Who is Cryer?

Cryer won four Big 12 regular-season titles in five seasons—two with Baylor and two with Houston. As a freshman, he captured a national championship with Baylor where he spent his first three seasons and nearly added another this April, when Houston fell just short against Florida. He averaged over 15 points per game in each of the past three seasons and shot 42.4% from 3-point range this year.

A product of Katy’s Morton Ranch High School, Cryer set a Houston-area public school record with 3,488 career points.

What is an Exhibit 10 deal?

Exhibit 10 contracts are non-guaranteed one-year deals for the minimum salary. Teams can convert the player to a two-way contract before the start of the regular season or waive the player. If the player is waived, the team can designate him as an affiliate player, in which he will receive a bonus if he competes for the team’s G-League team.

Is Cryer built for the NBA?

Critics have questioned how Cryer’s smaller stature will translate to the NBA, given that he often played off the ball at Houston, averaging less than two assists per game during the 24-25 season.

On the defensive side, the feedback Cryer got from teams during the pre-draft process focused on him improving on that end, and being more of a pest on the ball.

They also encouraged him to be more physical on both ends of the floor whether it’s picking up a player full-court or getting to the paint and generating open shots for teammates.

“Everyone knows I can shoot the ball pretty well, so that’s something that comes easy,” Cryer said after his workout with the Warriors. “It’s just about being able to get your teammates involved and going out there and just playing super hard on the defensive end.”

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Houston Cougars guard L.J. Cryer (4) looks on while making his way to setup to throw the ball in during the first half of a Players Era Fest men’s college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Oscar Herrera/The Cougar

Before the NBA Draft, L.J. Cryer wasn’t losing sleep over projections.

He leaned into advice given to him by Houston’s former associate head coach Quannas White.

“I’ve worked hard my whole life, so things are going to happen how they’re supposed to happen,” Cryer said after his Golden State workout. “Don’t stress yourself about mock drafts or drafts in general. He knows how hard I’ve worked and knows I stay out of trouble off the court. Whenever you do things the right way, good things will happen. Sometimes it’s a matter of time.”

Despite going undrafted, the Golden State Warriors saw something in the 6-foot-1 guard, signing him to an Exhibit 10 deal, which allows him to compete in the NBA Summer League, with the potential of staying with the organization during the season.

Who is Cryer?

Cryer won four Big 12 regular-season titles in five seasons—two with Baylor and two with Houston. As a freshman, he captured a national championship with Baylor where he spent his first three seasons and nearly added another this April, when Houston fell just short against Florida. He averaged over 15 points per game in each of the past three seasons and shot 42.4% from 3-point range this year.

A product of Katy’s Morton Ranch High School, Cryer set a Houston-area public school record with 3,488 career points.

What is an Exhibit 10 deal?

Exhibit 10 contracts are non-guaranteed one-year deals for the minimum salary. Teams can convert the player to a two-way contract before the start of the regular season or waive the player. If the player is waived, the team can designate him as an affiliate player, in which he will receive a bonus if he competes for the team’s G-League team.

Is Cryer built for the NBA?

Critics have questioned how Cryer’s smaller stature will translate to the NBA, given that he often played off the ball at Houston, averaging less than two assists per game during the 24-25 season.

On the defensive side, the feedback Cryer got from teams during the pre-draft process focused on him improving on that end, and being more of a pest on the ball.

They also encouraged him to be more physical on both ends of the floor whether it’s picking up a player full-court or getting to the paint and generating open shots for teammates.

“Everyone knows I can shoot the ball pretty well, so that’s something that comes easy,” Cryer said after his workout with the Warriors. “It’s just about being able to get your teammates involved and going out there and just playing super hard on the defensive end.”

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John Adesola and Jamar Marshall Jr. competed in the 110-meter hurdles on June 13, 2025. | Dale Mouton/UH Athletics

The nation’s third and fourth-fastest 110-meter hurdlers are Cougars.

Houston seniors John Adesola and Jamar Marshall Jr. placed third and fourth, respectively, in the 110-meter hurdles Friday at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore.

Adesola earned bronze with a personal-best time of 13.28 seconds to become a first-team All-American for the first time in his career. Marshall followed closely with a 13.34 to also earn the first-team All-America designation.

Senior Grant Levesque earned first-team All-America honors with a fifth-place finish in the decathlon, scoring 7,797 points to become the fifth Cougar and the first Houston decathlete since 1987 to earn the distinction.

Levesque set personal bests in three events: he ran 13.99 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles, placed sixth in the shot put with a mark of 13.69 meters, and clocked 4:40.65 to finish 13th in the 1,500 meters.

Sophomore Antrea Mita earned second-team All-American honors after finishing in a tie for 13th in the high jump with a clearance of 2.15 meters.

Collectively, Houston earned 15 points and finished 19th in the nation despite two Houston entries failing to advance to the finals Wednesday.

The 4×400-meter relay of freshmen Damarien Jacobs, Sahfi Reed, King Taylor and senior Anthony East III earned second-team All-America honors with a 14th-place 13:04.36 finish.

East III earned an All-America Honorable Mention in the 400-meter with a 17th-place finish at 46.07.

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John Adesola and Jamar Marshall Jr. competed in the 110-meter hurdles on June 13, 2025. | Dale Mouton/UH Athletics

The nation’s third and fourth-fastest 110-meter hurdlers are Cougars.

Houston seniors John Adesola and Jamar Marshall Jr. placed third and fourth, respectively, in the 110-meter hurdles Friday at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore.

Adesola earned bronze with a personal-best time of 13.28 seconds to become a first-team All-American for the first time in his career. Marshall followed closely with a 13.34 to also earn the first-team All-America designation.

Senior Grant Levesque earned first-team All-America honors with a fifth-place finish in the decathlon, scoring 7,797 points to become the fifth Cougar and the first Houston decathlete since 1987 to earn the distinction.

Levesque set personal bests in three events: he ran 13.99 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles, placed sixth in the shot put with a mark of 13.69 meters, and clocked 4:40.65 to finish 13th in the 1,500 meters.

Sophomore Antrea Mita earned second-team All-American honors after finishing in a tie for 13th in the high jump with a clearance of 2.15 meters.

Collectively, Houston earned 15 points and finished 19th in the nation despite two Houston entries failing to advance to the finals Wednesday.

The 4×400-meter relay of freshmen Damarien Jacobs, Sahfi Reed, King Taylor and senior Anthony East III earned second-team All-America honors with a 14th-place 13:04.36 finish.

East III earned an All-America Honorable Mention in the 400-meter with a 17th-place finish at 46.07.

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