High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The 2012–13 Houston Cougars men`s basketball team represents the University of Houston during the 2012–13 NCAA Division I men`s basketball season. The Cougars, led by third year head coach James Dickey, play their home games at Hofheinz Pavilion and are members of Conference USA. This will be the Cougars final season as a member of C-USA as they will join the Big East Conference in July 2013.