The University of Houston was named a top seed in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship tournament.
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It's the second straight season the Coogs have earned the number one seed in the tournament.
ABC13 was with the Coogs, as Drake made a surprise appearance during their watch party.
Drake has shouted his love for Houston from the rooftops over the years. The OVO founder recently became a part-time resident and made an appearance during Bun B's All-American Takeover at RodeoHouston.
Drake was spotted sitting courtside at the Rockets vs. Cleveland game on Saturday afternoon before the UH announcement.
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The Canadian rapper and honorary Houstonian has shown that his love for the city doesn't stop there. He loves to rep Houston gear, and Drake's appearance at the student-athletes' watch party also came as a surprise for him- his very own basketball jersey.
UH will play on Friday in Memphis with hopes to advance to Dallas next weekend.
A total of six schools from Texas are part of the 68-team NCAA men's tournament bracket.
Baylor is a 3-seed. The Longhorns are in, but they don't know their opponent yet.
The ninth-seeded Aggies could face UH if the Coogs win and if A&M defeats Nebraska.
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Seeds and matchups for Texas teams:
- Texas A&M Aggies: No. 9 seed in South region. At-large bid out of the SEC. Opening game: vs. No. 8 Nebraska, Friday at 5:50 p.m.
- Texas Tech Red Raiders: No. 6 seed in South region. At-large bid out of the Big 12. Opening game: vs. No. 11 North Carolina State, Thursday at 8:40 p.m.
- TCU Horned Frogs: No. 9 seed in Midwest region. At-large bid out of the Big 12. Opening game: vs. No. 8 Utah State, Friday at 8:55 p.m.
- Texas Longhorns: No. 7 seed in Midwest region. At-large bid out of the Big 12. Opening game: vs. No. 10 seed First Four game winner between Virginia and Colorado State, Thursday at 5:50 p.m.
- Baylor Bears: No. 3 seed in West region. At-large bid out of the Big 12. Opening game: vs. No. 14 Colgate, Friday at 11:40 a.m.
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