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The 1985–86 Houston Cougars men's basketball team represented the University of Houston in NCAA Division I competition in the 1985–86 season.
Houston, coached by Guy Lewis, played its home games in the Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston, Texas, and was then a member of the Southwest Conference.
After the season, Lewis retired, and was replaced by Pat Foster.
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