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.

Houston Cougars outfielder Tre Broussard reaches base in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals against TCU on May 23, 2025.

Baseball

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) reacts during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Football

Nov 22, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz celebrates with wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) after Thomas scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Football

Houston Cougars football has the potential for a big 2026 season, and they have an advantage that is underrated.

Oct 18, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars defensive end Brandon Mack (4) defends in coverage during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Football

Houston Cougars football has a lot of areas it has improved in over the offseason, but there is one weakness that must be watched.

Baseball

Houston Cougars baseball made another addition to the pitching staff through the transfer portal.

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz hoists the champions trophy after the win over Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Football

The Houston Cougars are ready to achieve something special this upcoming season.

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz reacts during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Football

The Houston Cougars put together a talented freshman class and there is one special player who could become a big name in year one.

Football

Houston football looks to be filled with Big 12 talent across the board with major preseason recognitions.

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

Basketball

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson explained Emanuel Sharp's growth and how he'll be an effective NBA player.

Mar 25, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts during a practice session ahead of the south regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Basketball

Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson dove into his program's development process and how that's translated to the NBA Draft.

Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) reacts in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center.

Basketball

The Houston Cougars are capable of putting together an NBA Draft class for next season with the right development.

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the eighth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Houston guard Kingston Flemings after he was selected by the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Basketball

These are the Houston Cougars that were chosen in the 2026 NBA Draft and are expected to carve out professional roles.

Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan brings the ball up court during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at T-Mobile Center.

Basketball

Former star point guard Milos Uzan got into the NBA shortly after the draft, and Houston's new point guard depth will be crucial.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the eighth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Houston guard Kingston Flemings after he was selected by the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center.

Basketball

Houston Cougars men's basketball achieved something it never had before in the NBA Draft thanks to a team loaded with professional talent.

Maanav Gupta

Joined: Sep 22, 2025

Houston Cougars Make History With Five Players Selected in 2026 MLB Draft

Houston WR Amare Thomas Knows How Close The Cougars Are to Ultimate Success

Houston's TDECU Stadium Receives Great News in Major Update

Willie Fritz Describes The Unique and Perfect Quarterback Situation for Houston

Football

Houston Has One Major Advantage in the Big 12 That Nobody is Discussing

Football

Houston Has One Major Weakness That Could Define Its Season

Baseball

Houston Baseball Lands Promising Pitcher from Texas in Transfer Portal

Football

The Milestone Houston Football is Chasing in 2026

Football

The Houston Freshman Who Could Become a Household Name

Football

12 Houston Cougars Selected in Latest Preseason Honors

Basketball

Kelvin Sampson Reflects on Emanuel Sharp's Special Journey From Houston to the NBA

Basketball

What Kelvin Sampson Said About Houston Cougars' NBA Draft Record

3 Houston Players Who Could Get Selected in 2027 NBA Draft

The 3 Houston Players Selected in 2026 NBA Draft and Where They're Headed

Houston's Point Guard Depth After Milos Uzan Signs With Boston Celtics

Houston Cougars Make Program History During 2026 NBA Draft