As the Houston Cougars gear up for their Elite Eight showdown against Tennessee

As the Houston Cougars gear up for their Elite Eight showdown against Tennessee on Sunday, attention has shifted to the availability of senior guard Mylik Wilson.

The Houston Cougars are preparing for their Elite Eight showdown against the Tennessee Volunteers on Sunday, with the status of senior guard Mylik Wilson remaining a game-time decision.

Wilson took a hard fall during Houston’s Sweet 16 win over Purdue and has not yet practiced, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

His absence was confirmed by Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson, who stated that Wilson is staying at the hotel and being observed by the medical staff.

"He's not practicing. He's back at the hotel. Other than that, I think they're just observing him," Sampson said.

"Mylik took a hard fall in the last game. He's a senior guard who plays 20 minutes a game and starts. He's a valuable part of our team, no doubt about it. We'll see how he's doing."

With the Vols looking to capitalize on any depth issues, particularly if Wilson is unable to take the court, his availability could factor heavily into Houston’s approach.

The Cougars escaped a gritty matchup with Purdue in the Sweet 16, with Sampson crediting both teams for their defensive intensity.

"Tough game. We went up 10 with a couple opportunities to maybe extend it. Sometimes you have to give the other team credit," Sampson said.

Without Wilson, Houston will need even more from guards LJ Cryer and Emanuel Sharp, who struggled at times against the Boilermakers’ physical defense.

"We're going to have to play better. I thought Purdue played excellent. They really played well. We didn't play bad. I just don't think we played good enough to win," Sampson added.

Tip-off between Houston and Tennessee is set for 5:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, and all eyes will be on pregame warmups for any indication of whether Wilson will suit up.

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