Maanav Gupta

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 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson claps his hand while the Cougars play against the Baylor Bears in the second half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars defensive back Blake Thompson (0) and defensive back Latrell McCutchin Sr. (1) reacts during the second half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz reacts against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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

Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) drives to the hoop past Texas A&M Aggies guard Ali Dibba (6) during the second half of a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Houston Cougars point guard Kingston Flemings has made the announcement on his highly anticipated future.

Nov 7, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons guard Corey Hadnot II (10) brings the ball up court during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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The Houston Cougars added one of the best transfer guards available and boosted their back court depth with Corey Hadnot II who is thrilled to join the program.

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings (4) dribbles the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston's star freshman point guard in Kingston Flemings still hasn't made his decision public on going in the NBA Draft, but the announcement is just around the corner.

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson and his son, assistant Kellen Sampson, watch during a practice for the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

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Houston basketball lands another big-time forward in the transfer portal that adds great depth to the front court.

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard LJ Cryer (4) reacts after a play during the first half against the Rice Owls at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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UH basketball has some former players that will be competing in this season's NBA Playoffs.

Jan 20, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Louisiana State Tigers guard Dedan Thomas Jr. (11) drives to the basket past Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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UH basketball's new point guard in Dedan Thomas Jr. has long awaited for this opportunity with Houston.

Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars center Chris Cenac Jr. (5) signals to his team during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The Houston Cougars had their first player declare for the NBA Draft, and it was their freshman stretch big Chris Cenac Jr., who's confident in his ability to adapt to the NBA.

Jan 20, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Louisiana State Tigers guard Dedan Thomas Jr. (11) dribbles the ball against the Florida Gators during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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The Houston Cougars just landed their first big commit in the transfer portal and it addresses a key need.

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

UH basketball is expected to take a deep dive into the transfer portal to reload the roster. Here is how the program's mindset is during this period.

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

UH basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson announces the return of key players for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

Oct 18, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; A detail view of Houston Cougars helmets on the sideline during the game against the Arizona Wildcats at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Houston Athletics started a new initiative to increase the growth of the fan base and the impact of the program.

Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; The Houston Cougars react after defeating the Texas A&M Aggies in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

UH basketball made its seventh straight run to the Sweet 16, but still ended up cracking the top 10 in the final AP poll of the season.