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Apoorva Chakrayat is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over two years of experience in journalism, she brings her expertise in detail-heavy articles on basketball. Her path in this field has seen her cover various domains, but it was LeBron James' impact on the game that pulled her into the NBA world. She now brings the game to life with her storytelling. When she is not writing, you can find her reading poetry or a good book.

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Angel Reese Breaks Silence On Fans Harassing Her Mother, Reveals Top NCAA Talent In The Transfer Portal Reached Out

Discover the painful truth about Angel Reese's mother facing hate and how the WNBA star overcame with strength.

Angel Reese Shares 13-Word Message From Lisa Leslie Ahead Of Her Draft, Confirms True Feelings About WNBA Legend’s Criticism

Angel Reese just dropped a draft day story. Turns out, Lisa Leslie was in her corner way before the cameras ever rolled. Know more.

LSU Superstar Breaks Silence on Kim Mulkey’s Influence Over WNBA Draft Decision as She Gives Paige Bueckers Her Flowers

LSU star opens up on staying in college, Kim Mulkey’s role, and shows love to Paige Bueckers as WNBA Draft hype hits fever pitch.

Azzi Fudd’s Social Media Activity Has Fans Buzzing as National Scout Confirms UConn Closing in on Top Transfer

UConn fans are buzzing over transfer portal rumors as social media hints at a game-changing addition to national champs’ frontcourt.

ESPN Analyst Cements Stance on Potential No. 2 Draft Pick as One of WNBA’s Most Vocal Critics Could Welcome French Super Talent

The Storm holds the No. 2 pick in coming WNBA draft. ESPN analyst just predicted a French star could replace Olivia Miles. Who is she?

Top 5 Moments from Cooper Flagg’s NCAA Freshman Season at Duke

Explore Cooper Flagg’s top freshman year moments at Duke, record-breaking games, rivalry wins, and a debut season that lived up to the hype.

Calls Mount Against Cori Close & UCLA as 6 National Players Ditch them by Entering Transfer Portal

UCLA's Final Four run should've been a high but 6 players bailed. Fans are fired up, and Cori Close is catching the heat.

UNC’s $370M Boost Continues to Make Sense as Hubert Davis Recruits Top Guard From Transfer Portal

UNC’s rocky season ended early, but their brand power shows as Hubert Davis still finds a way to bag big in the offseason.

Paige Bueckers Ignores Dallas & Talks About Another WNBA Team as Rumors of Ditching Wings Intensify

Paige Bueckers dodges Dallas Wings talk, sparks more rumors about skipping the franchise as draft day nears.

Bruce Pearl Put 29 NBA Teams on Notice as Auburn HC Makes Intentions Clear About Next NCAA Season with Tahaad Pettiford

Auburn freshman drops major post-season update as Bruce Pearl’s message turns heads ahead of next NCAA season.

Everyone Forgets Walter Clayton Jr.’s 20 Minutes of Shame as Kelvin Sampson’s March Madness Nightmare Continues

Walter Clayton Jr. went missing early, but Florida still won as Cougars' title hopes slipped away in another painful March Madness loss.

Why did Emanuel Sharp Leave the Ball in the Final Seconds of the Game? NCAA Championship Controversy Explained

Emanuel Sharp’s final seconds blunder left fans stunned as Houston’s title hopes slipped away. Here’s what really happened.
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