WNBA and College Basketball writer
Soumik Bhattacharya is a WNBA and College Basketball writer at EssentiallySports, covering the day-to-day developments that shape both the women's professional game and the college circuit. His reporting focuses on roster movement, injury updates, and the storylines that drive team fortunes across both sports.
Before settling into basketball coverage, Soumik reported across multiple sports, including tennis and volleyball, and covered the 2024 Paris Olympics, with his work on the men's 100m final featuring Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson reaching a wide audience. That cross-sport background gives his WNBA and NCAA reporting added range, helping him frame individual moments within the bigger picture of how these leagues are developing.
Toronto Tempo Stars Shield Nyara Sabally After Hard Contact With Angel Reese Forced Her Out of the Game
Toronto Tempo players comes to Nyara Sabally's help after the forward falls to the ground taking a hard contact while defending Angel Reese
“Continue to Fight”: Angel Reese Addresses Weight of WNBA Expectations After Setting ‘Record of the Century’
Angel Reese makes her feelings known on the expectations around her as she touches down a major record by a player this century
WNBPA Announces Decision To Meet Cathy Engelbert Over Growing Concerns Surrounding Online Harassment
WNBPA set to meet with league commissioner Cathy Engelbert amid the recurring instances of online harassment this season
WNBPA Executive Director Slams Chicago Sky After GM’s ‘Frustrating’ Practice Facility Announcement
WNBPA Executive Director shares a fiery amid Chicago Sky's prolonged delay in shifting to their new training facility
WNBA Analysts Share the Same Verdict on Paige Bueckers’ Teammate’s ‘Overvalued’ Contract
WNBA analysts makes their feelings known on a teammate of Paige Bueckers whose season hasn't justified her lucrative max contract so far
“Changes Everything”: Cori Close Reveals How NCAA’s 5-in-5 Rule Affects Team Building Strategy at UCLA
UCLA head coach Cori Close makes her feeling known on the impact of the five in five eligibility rule impacts the team building
Ex-Teammate Sami Whitcomb Opens Up About Marta Suárez as Phoenix Mercury Releases Her
Sami Whitcomb makes her feelings known on Marta Suarez as Phoenix Mercury waives her off after a 7-day hardship contract
Olympic Athletes From the U.S., Jamaica & Germany Publicly Criticize WNBA Over Its Treatment of Caitlin Clark
After members of the Congress, Olympians from various countries have lashed out at WNBA for handling the physicality around Caitlin Clark
Sophie Cunningham Brings Attention to AI Data Centers’ Effect on America’s Farmland By Using Her Viral Gesture
Fans share their reaction as Sophie Cunningham pinpoints the growing interest of data centers on the farmlands
Travel Disruptions Caused By Mechanical Issues in NY Liberty Charter Plane Forces WNBA to Postpone Their Game vs Wings
NY Liberty-Dallas Wings game at the College Park Center on Thursday is forced to be rescheduled after major travel delays
“Absolutely False”: WNBA Spokesperson Sets Record Straight on Adam Silver’s Role in Alyssa Thomas’ Suspension
WNBA spokesperson denies any involvement of Adam Silver in the upgrade of Alyssa Thomas' foul on Caitlin Clark.
“Doesn’t Mean We’re Going to Win All The Rest Of Our Games”: Breanna Stewart Reflects on NY Liberty’s Unsettled Season Despite Winning Commissioner’s Cup
Breanna Stewart makes her feelings known on New York Liberty's inconsistency this season despite winning the WNBA Commissioner's Cup
