
Yashika Dutta
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Yashika Dutta covers NCAA basketball at EssentiallySports, bringing two years of reporting experience to the ES Basketball Newsdesk. A member of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, she delivers features on the Big Ten Conference and high-stakes March Madness games that channel the intensity of college hoops. A former player herself, Yashika’s stories reflect an on-court understanding that has earned engagement from UConn coaches and Olympian Rori Dunk.
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Sky HC Looks to Chart New Course for Locker Room Amid Angel Reese Fallout
Despite missing the playoffs, the Chicago Sky’s win over the Sun showcased Tyler Marsh’s resilient outlook. Here's what the HC shared!
4 hrs ago

Paige Bueckers Has Caitlin Clark to Thank for Her Exploding WNBA Stardom, as Per WNBA Expert
Caitlin Clark’s unprecedented impact have set a bar no rookie has been able to match. Does, that mean PB's too got stardom because of her?
9 hrs ago

Walls Close In on Angel Reese as Sky Teammates Form United Front Amid Blunt Demands
Angel Reese’s blunt criticism of her Chicago Sky teammates has sparked outrage in the locker room. Here's what's next for her!
18 hrs ago

Sophie Cunningham Finds Herself at Odds With Caitlin Clark’s Nike Logo After Risky Confession
Sophie Cunningham admires her mate's signature success, but here's what's holding her back from flaunting CC's signature logo.
1 day ago

Sophie Cunningham Cements Her Role in Caitlin Clark & Co.’s Success as Tagging Criticism Mounts
Sophie Cunningham's association with Caitlin Clark has sparked controversy, but what Indiana Fever guard's gotta say about it!
1 day ago

Fans Question Angel Reese’s Skill Level After Awkward Moment in Practice Session Goes Viral
Angel Reese’s old foul and violation habits have resurfaced in practice and games. Here's what all fans gotta say about it!
1 day ago

Caitlin Clark’s Stance About DeWanna Bonner Changes as ION Cameras Capture Heated Moment vs Mercury
Caitlin Clark’s bond with DeWanna Bonner hit a tense moment as caught on camera. Here's what happened during Fever' vs Mercury clash!
1 day ago

Golden State Valkyries vs. New York Liberty: Injury Report, Starting 5, Prediction, and More on Tonight’s WNBA Preview
Golden State Valkyries with some solid moves are now scheduled to tip off against New York Liberty. Can they add another win to their W3?
2 days ago

What Happened to DiJonai Carrington vs Dallas Wings? Minnesota Lynx Star in Physical Distress After Apparent Injury
DiJonai Carrington’s swift rise from the Wings to the top-seeded Lynx hit a setback after she suffered an injury. Here's what happened to her!
2 days ago

Chris Koclanes Declares Paige Bueckers Among League’s Best as Rookie Faces Former Mentor & Lynx
Dallas Wings coach Chris Koclanes declared rookie Paige Bueckers among the WNBA’s elite, praising her historic impact. Here's what he said!
2 days ago

Caitlin Clark Quietly Fades Away As Valkyries HC Unveils Masterplan Behind 3-0 Fever Sweep
Golden State’s 3-0 sweep proved Caitlin Clark’s absence is fading in impact. Here's what Golden State Valkyries HC's gotta say about it!
3 days ago

Fever HC Blames “Mental Breakdowns” For GSV Loss as Caitlin Clark & Co. Confront Playoffs Reality
Boston and Powers’ turnovers, fouls, and defensive lapses fueled Golden State’s momentum. Here's what HC gotta say about it!
3 days ago

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