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Ritvan Pande is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He covers Perspectives and Classics as the expert in the longform coverage. Inspired by the fabled Chicago Bulls trio of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, Ritvan captures the staggering court encounters in the same competitive style. His meticulous NCAA and WNBA coverage makes him a fan’s analyst. No wonder why the new Iowa sensation in Hannah Stuelke is on his radar for continued coverage. The trained analyst’s eye for detail and depth puts him on top of the game and its gambits. A basketball player himself, Ritvan has won many state-level championships. During his spare time, Ritvan can be found living his best moments on the basketball court.

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Calls Mount Against Bill Self’s No.1 NCAA Status As Kansas Jayhawks’ “Exploitable” Weakness Exposed

Bill Self's AP men's basketball rankings top spot questioned by analysts as the Kansas Jayhawks lose their first game

JuJu Watkins Falls Short As Caitlin Clark Dominates “Star Power” Duel Thanks to a Major Edge

JuJu Watkins might not be touching the same heights as Caitlin Clark due to one major reason according to Jason Whitlock.

Jon Scheyer’s Tactical Oversight Exposed Despite Duke’s Emphatic Statement Over No. 2 Auburn

Jon Scheyer's flaws exposed despite the Duke Blue Devils notching up an unexpected win against the Auburn Tigers.

$63K Worth Star Covers for Cooper Flagg’s Struggles As Duke Finds a Way To Boost NCAA Title Hopes

Jon Scheyer's Duke Blue Devils find hope after they perform an upset despite Cooper Flagg's ordinary shooting performance..

St Johns’ Rick Pitino Blasts NCAA’s NET Rankings as He Prioritizes Red Storm’s Main Objective

Rick Pitino slams NCAA's NET rankings, asks his fans not to pay heed to the metrics, citing last season's disappointing run.

Gilbert Arenas’ 9th Grader Daughter Goes Viral Online Amid 5-Star Brother Alijah Arenas ‘Reclassification’ Suspense

Alijah Arenas' sister does the trick while Gilbert drops new update regarding his son's commitment class on Monday.

Humiliation Mounts for John Calipari As Arkansas’ NCAA Hopes Take a Devastating Blow

Basketball analysts once doubt John Calipari's vision after calling out his embarrassing tactics against Illinois.

Allegations Mount Against UConn As Dan Hurley’s “Embarrassing” Antics Spark Jeff Goodman’s Bold Theory

Dan Hurley's arrogant behavior sparks rumors of soft treatment by officials due to one major reason by Jeff Goodman.

Angel Reese Fans Look Away As ‘Estranged’ Ex-LSU Teammate Joins Rival Caitlin Clark in Forbes 30 Under 30 List

Angel Reese's fans might be disappointed after Caitlin Clark is accompanied by another LSU star in a coveted achievement list.

Dan Hurley Finds Peace in Troubled Boat as UConn Coach’s Chaotic Style Echoes Jim Calhoun, Claim Analysts

Dan Hurley gets criticized for his temperament drawing comparisons to a former Huskies HC by UConn analysts.

UConn Becomes the Laughing Stock of NCAA World Yet Again as Dan Hurley & Co. Merely Miss Major Embarrassment

Dan Hurley's UConn Huskies avoid major issue as their critics give them a hard time on social media on Monday.

Growing With Single Parent, Paige Bueckers Treasures Father’s Special Message in Latest Nike GT Hustle 3

Paige Bueckers shares her feelings after the special message from her dad finds a place in her Player Exclusive sneakers.
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