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Ojus Verma is a College Basketball and WNBA author at EssentiallySports. As head of the Analysis Desk and a former player with 13 years of experience, he specializes in decoding tactics, player development, and the evolution of rivalries shaping the game. Ojus’ coverage of the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese saga, dating back to their college days, has earned recognition for its balance of insight and context.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Gives Flau’jae Johnson Major Co-Sign After LSU Season Ends

Olympic gold medalist shows her support for Flau’jae Johnson after her journey at LSU ends with an heartbreaking loss.

Once Kicked Out for Being a Girl, UVA Star Now Headlines March Madness Breakthrough

Once disqualified for being a girl, Kymora Johnson now leads Virginia’s March Madness run, powered by a Dawn Staley-inspired mindset.

Kim Mulkey Takes Jab at Reporters Over Will Wade’s $30M LSU Return

Kim Mulkey takes a jab at reporters amid Will Wade buzz, but LSU’s buzzer-beater loss to Duke steals the spotlight.

“Find a New Job”: Louisville HC Jeff Walz Fires Back at Cori Close Over Fatigue Comments

Jeff Walz pushes back at UCLA’s Cori Close, telling her to “find a new job” amid her remarks on the toll of modern college coaching.

Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes Admits Mistake After Hannah Hidalgo Powers Notre Dame to Statement Sweet 16 Win

Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes reflects on missed chances as the Commodores fall 67–64 to Notre Dame in the Sweet 16 of March Madness.

John Calipari Singles Out ‘the Ultimate Competitor’ Darius Acuff Jr Despite Worst Tournament Loss vs. Arizona

John Calipari praises Darius Acuff Jr. after Arkansas’ Sweet 16 loss as Arizona dominates in a one-sided NCAA Tournament clash.

HC Fred Hoiberg Admits Confusion After Nebraska’s Costly Error vs Iowa

Iowa capitalizes on Nebraska’s late-game blunder as Fred Hoiberg admits confusion over rare four-player situation.

“Not Me”: NYC Mayor’s CBA Remark Draws Attention During Celebration With Liberty’s Natasha Cloud

Zohran Mamdani’s viral Natasha Cloud post draws attention as WNBA’s new CBA brings massive salary and revenue shifts.

Kara Lawson Refuses To Entertain Flau’jae Johnson Question Ahead of LSU Sweet 16 Clash

Kara Lawson shuts down questions about Flau’jae Johnson ahead of LSU vs Duke Sweet 16 clash, as past Team USA tension resurfaces.

Barack Obama vs. UConn in P-I-G: All You Need To Know About the Story Behind the Most Famous White House Basketball Game

When Barack Obama faced UConn’s 39–0 team in a White House P-I-G game, a casual moment turned into one of basketball’s most unique stories.

Why Did John Calipari Leave Kentucky? Two Years at Arkansas Might Hold the Answer

Why John Calipari left Kentucky is finally becoming clear as Arkansas thrives and the Wildcats struggle two years after the split.

Dallas Wings’ Offseason in Limbo As Facility Project Awaits City Decision

Take a look at Dallas Wings as their $81M facility project hangs in the balance as the Dallas City Council vote looms.
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