Maanav Gupta

Joined: Sep 22, 2025

Maanav Gupta is a staff writer for Houston Cougars on SI. He graduated from the University of Houston in the summer of 2025 with his bachelor’s in journalism and a minor in Spanish. Gupta spent three years at the student newspaper, The Daily Cougar, and also covered the 2025 Final Four and National Championship as Houston beat writer for College Basketball Review. He also has his own YouTube channel, Maanav’s Sports Talk, where he has interviewed professional athletes and broadcasters like Jim Nantz, Jose Altuve, J.J. Watt, Rich Eisen, and Alperen Sengun. Gupta was also a contributor to the Houston athletic program as a student. You can find Gupta on X, Instagram and TikTok @MGSportsTalk.

Mar 7, 2026; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Cougars huddle during the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Houston basketball's star forward Joseph Tugler is taking the next step.

Mar 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars forward Kalifa Sakho (14) guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) guard Emanuel Sharp (21) and guard Milos Uzan (7) are introduced on Senior night before playing against the Baylor Bears at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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It was another special senior night for Houston Cougars basketball, especially with this moment postgame.

Mar 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) dribbles against Baylor Bears guard Dan Skillings Jr. (0) in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Houston Cougars basketball played an incredible game against Baylor, and found a way in the second half to come out on top.

Jan 10, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) scores a basket against Baylor Bears center Caden Powell (44) during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

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UH basketball hosts Baylor in its final home game of the season. Follow along for live updates.

Feb 28, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle coaches against the Houston Cougars in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Houston basketball is still considered to be one of the favorites in the NCAA Tournament, and this coach believes it can go far.

Feb 28, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson applauds his teams play against the Colorado Buffaloes in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Houston Cougars basketball has work to do after some recent losses and Kelvin Sampson breaks down what improved.

Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings drives to the basket against Colorado Buffaloes guard Isaiah Johnson

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Houston basketball just demolished Colorado on Saturday in Big 12 action. Here's the good, bad and ugly.

Feb 8, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) controls the ball under pressure from Colorado Buffaloes forward Sebastian Rancik (7) in the first half at CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Houston basketball is looking for a bounce-back against Colorado. Follow along for live updates.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Houston tight end Tanner Koziol (TE15) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

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Tanner Koziol is at the NFL Combine and NFL teams are highly interested in the Houston Cougars tight end.

Feb 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson talks to guard Emanuel Sharp (21) in the first half against the UCF Knights at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Houston basketball under Kelvin Sampson has gained some special fans in the city over the years.

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson looks back during the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

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Houston basketball's recent tough stretch was made tougher with a couple key injuries that emerged as a surprise.

Feb 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) reacts during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

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Houston Cougars freshman guard Kingston Flemings continues to break program records.

Maanav Gupta

Joined: Sep 22, 2025

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No. 5 Houston Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes Live Updates, Box Score

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