Nishant Gupta

Nishant Gupta

Joined: Sep 10, 2025

Nishant is a sports writer with over four years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, and soccer. He has bylines in several reputable digital media platforms, including Sportskeeda, Athlon Sports, Pro Football & Sports Network, and PinkVilla. He's known for delivering insightful and engaging coverage on everything, turning game-day grit into punchy storytelling.

Apr 5, 2024; Cleveland, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) react in the second quarter in the semifinals of the Final Four of the womens 2024 NCAA Tournament at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Nov 1, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies wide receiver Skyler Bell (1) reacts after his touchdown against the UAB Blazers in the second quarter at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Dec 5, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as they take on East Texas A&M at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Aug 30, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Huskies wide receiver Skyler Bell (1) reacts with quarterback Joe Fagnano (2) after his touchdown against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils in the first half at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Aug 30, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle looks on during the second quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Head coach Jason Candle has brought his second recruit from Toledo to the UConn Huskies.

Nov 8, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies running back Cam Edwards (0) scores against the Duke Blue Devils in the second half at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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The UConn Huskies lost their star running back to the transfer portal less than three weeks after Jim Mora's departure.

Oct 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle walks the side line against the Washington State Cougars in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

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The UConn Huskies hired Jason Candle as their new head coach, and the details of his contract with the program have now been made public.

Nov 8, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies quarterback Joe Fagnano (2) with teammates after running the ball for a two point conversion against the Duke Blue Devils in the second half at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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The UConn Huskies are set to appear in their third Bowl game in the last four seasons.

Nov 15, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; The UConn Huskies head to the field for warm up before the start of the game against the Air Force Falcons at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Follow along as the UConn Huskies build their 2026 recruiting class during the Early Signing Period.

Sep 20, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Jim Mora watches from the sideline as they take on the Ball State Cardinals at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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The UConn Huskies are getting thin with each passing day after Jim Mora left for Colorado State.

Oct 25, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Jim Mora reacts on the sideline during the second quarter against the Rice Owls at Rice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The UConn Huskies have crashed into oblivion with eight decommitments since Jim Mora's Departure.

Football Preview - Super 16- Cason Dash - Lake Gibson High School Thursday July 31, 2025 in Lakeland Fl.
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The UConn Huskies have lost a 2026 three-star defensive back after Jim Mora quit the head coach position.

Nov 1, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Jim Mora before the start of the game against the UAB Blazers at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The UConn Huskies continue to lose more stars to the transfer portal after their head coach parted ways with the program.

Nov 1, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Jim Mora before the start of the game against the UAB Blazers at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Jim Mora has decided to leave the UConn Huskies to take up the head coaching job at Colorado State.

Nov 15, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Jim Mora on the field during warm up before the start of the game against the Air Force Falcons at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The UConn Huskies have continued to see players leave the program following the departure of their head coach.

Nov 1, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies wide receiver Skyler Bell (1) reacts after his touchdown against the UAB Blazers in the second quarter at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

UConn Huskies wide receiver Skyler Bell leads the nation in triple-crown receiving categories this season.