Apoorva Chakrayat
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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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UConn WBB News: Sarah Strong Talks Paige Bueckers Chemistry as Geno Auriemma’s Star Duo’s Bond Grows Deeper
Paige Bueckers and Sarah Strong shine as UConn's unstoppable duo, gearing up for a thrilling showdown against JuJu Watkins and USC.
5 hrs ago
Iowa WBB News: Hannah Stuelke Saves Jan Jensen From Massive Upset Despite Lingering Injury
Hannah Stuelke shines for Iowa WBB, clinching a nail-biter against UNI despite battling injury, proving her resilience on the court.
7 hrs ago
Sheila Johnson May Bristle Over Fever GM’s Comments as Caitlin Clark’s Impact Gets Justified With Heartwarming Anecdote
Amber Cox defends Caitlin Clark’s Time Athlete of the Year win highlights her game-changing impact as CC prepares for WNBA Season 2.
8 hrs ago
Cooper Flagg Faces $231K Financial Setback as Duke Star Loses NIL Crown to Aj Dybantsa
AJ Dybantsa reaches a huge milestone, surpassing Cooper Flagg as the richest NIL basketball player as she commits to BYU.
1 day ago
Basketball NIL News: Hunter Dickinson Suffers $245K Blow, Stanford Star & Dylan Harper See Rise, Chaz Lanier Becomes the Biggest Winner
Hunter Dickinson takes a NIL hit, while Dylan Harper, Chaz Lanier and others rise. Get the latest on college basketball’s NIL shake-ups!
2 days ago
Calls Mount Against Officials as Jeremiah Fears’ Insane 4-Point Game Winner Gets Trae Young & NCAA World’s Attention
Jeremiah Fears' game-winning play stuns Michigan, keeping Oklahoma undefeated. NBA's Trae Young reacts while fans debate officiating.
2 days ago
Distress Mounts Over Mikey Williams’ Career as Fans Tag UCF Knights Star as a “Wasted Talent”
Fans react to Mikey Williams' troubled career as his court absence raises questions about his wasted talent and future at UCF.
2 days ago
“They Have Spared No Expense”: Phil Handy Heaps Praise on Napheesa Collier & Co. Over “Groundbreaking” Unrivaled Idea
Phil Handy praises Unrivaled’s commitment to players and facilities, as the new 3-on-3 league secures $35 million in funding.
3 days ago
Biggest Whiner” Paige Bueckers’ FT Attempts Proves Geno Auriemma Right After Public Outburst
Paige Bueckers battles foul calls and Geno's "whiner" jab as her stats and smart play prove she's focused on leading UConn.
4 days ago
Caitlin Clark Lands $13 Billion Brand Collab as WNBA Star’s Bond With Wilson Grows Deeper
Caitlin Clark strengthens her $13B brand power with Hy-Vee and Wilson, while fans demand answers from another brand.
4 days ago
Unrivaled’s Alex Bazzell Drops 4-Word Message as Dawn Staley & JuJu Watkins Help to Secure $35 Million
Unrivaled league secures $35 million in funding with support from stars. President Alex Bazzell keeps the hope high.
4 days ago
Even South Carolina’s Star-Studded Roster Doesn’t Stop Dawn Staley From Complaining Over Major Loophole
Dawn Staley opens up about the challenges of managing South Carolina's deep roster and keeping players focused.
4 days ago
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