College Basketball and WNBA author and head of the Analysis Desk
Ojus Verma is a College Basketball and WNBA author at EssentiallySports and head of the Analysis Desk. A former player with 13 years of on-court experience, he covers the game from the inside out, specializing in tactical breakdowns, player development, and the rivalries that define each season.
His coverage of the Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese story goes back to their college careers and has earned consistent recognition for the balance and context it brings to one of the most discussed narratives in women's basketball. Beyond individual storylines, Ojus has also reported in depth on the WNBA and WNBPA CBA negotiations in the past.
“Getting Worse”: Video Footage Capturing Caitlin Clark Incident With Ex-Fever Teammate Draws Blunt Verdict From Former ESPN Host
Ex-ESPN host Linda Cohn weighs in on the physical play around Caitlin Clark as WNBA officiating faces fresh scrutiny.
“Man Up & Say It”: NFL Hall of Famer Calls Out Male Athletes for Staying Silent Around Sophie Cunningham Transgender Controversy
Brian Urlacher calls out male athletes for staying silent as Sophie Cunningham’s stance on transgender athletes continues to divide the WNBA.
“RIP”: Lexie Hull’s Mom, Fever Community Mourn Loss of One of Caitlin Clark’s Biggest Fans
Lexie Hull’s mom and the Indiana Fever community pay tribute to Jessica Schoffel, one of Caitlin Clark’s biggest supporters.
“Foolish”: ADF President Issues Statement After WNBA, Cathy Engelbert Face Legal Warning Over Treatment of Sophie Cunningham Supporters
ADF sends a warning notice to the WNBA over how Sophie Cunningham supporters were treated at recent games.
“Overarching Issue”: DiJonai Carrington’s Foul on Sophie Cunningham Has WNBA Analyst Reiterating a Growing WNBA Concern
WNBA analyst Mariah Rose revisits the DiJonai Carrington-Sophie Cunningham incident while highlighting the league’s officiating concerns.
Texas Attorney General Attracts Attention for What He Did in Support of Sophie Cunningham During Fever’s Game vs Wings
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton drew attention at the Fever-Wings game with a show of support for Sophie Cunningham.
“Had Enough”: Seattle Reporter Breaks Silence After Resigning Over Rejected Column Supporting Sophie Cunningham’s Position on Trans Athletes
Sophie Cunningham’s stance on transgender athletes sparks fresh controversy after a Seattle Times columnist resigns over a rejected column.
WNBA Broadcasters Lost No Time Addressing Caitlin Clark’s Tense Interaction With Paige Bueckers During Fever’s Game vs Wings
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers’ heated exchanges grabbed attention as the Dallas Wings ended the Fever’s winning streak.
WNBA Analyst Draws Attention to Dallas Wings’ Growing Problem Amid Azzi Fudd’s Season-Ending Injury Announcement
Sabrina Merchant highlights the Dallas Wings’ growing problem after Azzi Fudd’s season-ending injury leaves them with little room for error.
Ex-NBA Star Royce White’s WNBA Draft Bid Becomes Official After Former Congressman Signs Declaration
Royce White’s WNBA Draft declaration takes a serious turn as Matt Gaetz formally sends his eligibility notice to the league office.
“Frustrating”: Dallas Wings HC Jose Fernandez Offers No Filter Calling Out the Non-Basketball Discourse Surrounding the WNBA
WNBA coach Jose Fernandez calls out the league’s growing non-basketball discourse as the Wings prepare to face the Fever.
Paige Bueckers, Cathy Engelbert & Others React As Nneka Ogwumike Makes Project B Intentions Clear After Announcing Her WNBA Retirement
WNBA stars and commissioner react to Nneka Ogwumike’s retirement announcement as her plans for Project B reveal what could come next.
