Apoorva Chakrayat is a WNBA and College Basketball specialist at EssentiallySports, reporting on the women’s game. A Journalism graduate, she contributes regularly to the flagship She Got Game newsletter, focusing on in-depth profiles and emerging storylines that shape the women’s game. She is known for her pace and precision in comparing and analyzing stats, covering high-profile rivalries and historic moments, from the battles between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese to Dan Hurley’s coaching reign at UConn. Her live reporting includes the WNBA All-Star event, where she provided exclusive coverage featuring stars like Natasha Howard. Apoorva is also part of EssentiallySports’ Journalistic Excellence Program, an initiative designed to connect top ES writers with industry experts to refine their craft. Away from the newsdesk, she expresses her creativity through poetry.