Kelvin Dale Sampson is an American College basketball coach, currently the head coach for the University of Houston for the Big 12 Conference.
Kelvin Sampson Wiki/Bio
| Real Name | Kelvin Dale Sampson |
| Nickname | Kelvin Sampson |
| Profession | Basketball coach |
| Date of Birth | 5 October 1955 |
| Age | 60 years, as of 2025 |
| Birth Place | Laurinburg, North Carolina, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Laurinburg, North Carolina, United States |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Pembroke High School, Pembroke, North Carolina. |
| College | Pembroke State University (now UNC Pembroke) Michigan State University |
| Education Qualification | Degree in health and physical education Master’s degree in coaching and administration |
Kelvin Sampson Age
Basketball coach Kelvin Sampson was born on 5 October 1955 in Laurinburg, North Carolina, United States. He is 60 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Libra.
Kelvin Sampson Relationships
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Karen Lowry |
| Spouse/Wife | Karen Lowry |
| Children | Son – Kellen Sampson Daughter – Lauren Sampson |
Kelvin Sampson Family
| Father’s Name | John “Ned” Sampson |
| Mother’s Name | Eva Sampson |
| Brother’s Name | None |
| Sister’s Name | Karen Sampson (passed away a few years ago) Ursual Sampson Suzanne Sampson |
Career
| Debut | Playing career – Pembroke States from 1973 to 1978 Coaching career – 1979 – present |
| Coached Teams | Michigan State (1979-80) Montana Tech (1980-85) Washington State (1985-94) Oklahoma (1994-2006) Indiana (2006-08) Milwaukee Bucks (2008-2011) Huston Rockets (2011 –present) |
Kelvin Sampson Awards
- AP Coach of the Year – 1995, 2024
- Ben Jobe Award – 2022
- Henry Iba Award – 1995, 2024
- NABC Coach of the Year – 2002, 2024
- Sporting News Coach of the Year – 2025
- Frontier Coach of the year – 1983, 1985
- Pac-10 Coach of the year – 1991
- Big Eight Coach of the Year – 1995
- ACC Coach of the Year – 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023
- Big 12 Coach of the Year – 2024, 2025
Kelvin Sampson Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 180 cm In meters – 1.80m In feet & inches – 5’ 11” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 80 kg In pounds – 178 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Balck |
| Hair Colour | Black and white |
Kelvin Sampson Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $20 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $5 Million |
| Salary (approx) | $4.7 million (annual) |
| Income Source | Contracts and other |
Some Lesser Facts About Kelvin Sampson
- Kelvin Sampson was born and brought up in Laurinburg, Scotland Country, North Carolina.
- Sampson excelled in the classroom and the athletic arena during his prep days at Pembroke High School.
- Sampson was captain of his school basketball team for two years.
- His father was the basketball coach at Pembroke High School, where he coached for more than 34 years.
- Kelvin has a twin sister named Karen, who passed away in 2023.
- Kelvin is married to Karen Lowry and together they have a son named Kellen and a daughter named Lauren.
- His son, Kellen Sampson, is the assistant coach of the Houston Cougars, a position he has held since 2014.
- His daughter Lauren is the Director of external operations of the Houston Cougars, as per Kelvin’s official roster.
- He earned degrees in both health and physical education from Pembroke State University.
- After earning degrees from Pembroke State, he pursued his master’s degree in coaching and administration at Michigan State University.
- He left his degree and year’s experience as a graduate assistant under Jud Heathcote.
- In 1979, Kelvin Sampson began his coaching career at Michigan State University.
- After five years at Montana Tech, he joined the Staff at Washington State University in 1985.
- Kelvin Sampson was named Pac-10 Coach of the Year in 1992.
- Sampson became the 11th head coach at the University of Oklahoma on April 25, 1994.
- He was an assistant coach under George Karl for the US national team in the 2002 FIBA World Championship.
- In the summer of 1994, Sampson was selected to coach the Goodwill Games in St. Petersburg, Russia.
- He also served as an assistant to former Southern California head coach George Raveling.
- In the summer of 2012, Sampson was the assistant coach of the Canadian national men’s basketball team.
FAQ:
How old is Kelvin Sampson?
60 years, as of 2025.
Who is Kelvin Sampson married to?
Kelvin Sampson’s wife is Karen Lowery.
What is Kelvin Sampson’s current net worth?
Approx – $20 million, as of 2025
What is Kelvin Sampson’s salary?
His annual salary is approximately $4.7 million.