NBA writer
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.
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
$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.
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.
John Calipari Becomes an SEC Laughing Stock Following Arkansas’ Thanksgiving “Embarrassment”
John Calipari recent shocker on Thanksgiving Hoops Showcase get analysts to question his tactics on Sunday's podcast.
New Crush Alert as Caitlin Clark’s Engaged Brother Goes Viral Online for His Looks
Caitlin Clark fans drool over his elder brother as he lights up the atmosphere alongside her sister Caitlin and younger brother.
Trouble Mounts for UConn Despite Dan Hurley Resolving “Dumbfounding” Concern
UConn Insider's pleased after Dan Hurley's issue come to an end but unfortunately another problem crops up in their recent game