Rob Gray, TaShawn Thomas and Lawrence Paye after Forever Coogs' 71-60 win over Austin's Own

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Postgame comments from Forever Coogs Head Coach Lawrence, guard Rob Gray, and forward TaShawn Thomas after Forever Coogs defeated Austin's Own 71-60 Friday night inside Fertitta Center.

The win is the first win for the inaugural Forever Coogs squad in the 11th year of TBT. Forever Coogs is a team comprised mostly of Houston Cougars alums.

Head Coach Lawrence Paye (2011-12)
TaShawn Thomas (2011-14)
Rob Gray (2015-18)

Rob scored a team-high 21 pts (9/18 fgs - 2/3 3s; 1/3 fts); 5 rebs; 3 asts; 3 stls; 6 turnovers.
TaShawn: 10 pts (4/8 fgs; 2/4 fts); 5 rebs; 2 asts; 1 stl; 1 blk.

00:04 - Coach Paye: "This is my first TBT experience."
00:45 - Rob: "I think it's a testament to being tuned in (to the UH Men's Basketball culture)."
01:47 - TaShawn shares his thoughts on playing in Fertitta Center
02:50 - Rob comments on going against Austin's Own Kerwin Roach
03:37 - Rob comments on the support from the crowd
04:09 - TaShawn's comments on the vibe inside Fertitta Center and the support from the fans
04:36 - Coach Paye on coaching in his first TBT game
04:55 - Rob comments on seeing the end result of TBT come to Houston, playing in Houston, and helping put the Forever Coogs team together.
06:09 - TaShawn on maintaining the culture of Houston Cougars Men's Basketball