American play begins Friday with UH taking on UCF

Junior forward Fabian White Jr., who was named MVP of the Diamond Head Classic after averaging 14.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, shooting a free throw. | File PhotoThe Cougars tipoff competition against teams in the American on Friday evening in the Fertitta Center when the Knights come into town.

Houston enters the game winners of four-straight, and they are coming off of arguably their most impressive win of the season when the team was able to overcome a 14-point deficit to defeat then No. 21 Washington to win the Diamond Head Classic.

In the tournament, the Cougars were led by junior forward Fabian White Jr., who was named MVP of the classic after averaging 14.7 points and 5.7…