CougCenter writers take a crack at the Big Dance True Contenders Houston Cougars Houston is my favorite to win the title, and their combination of elite coaching, defensive intensity, and experienced guards is virtually unmatched by any other team in the country. The Cougars are the number 1 team according to Kenpom, ranking 4th on defense and 11th on offense. Part of what makes Houston so easy to buy as a national champion is their impressive versatility on defense. Houston is usually an aggressive hard-hedge team, but they’ll mix in switches and doubles when needed. There are some questions about…