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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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What Happened to DiJonai Carrington? Is She Playing Against Phoenix Mercury Tonight?
Every time PB is sidelined, DiJonai Carrington rises as the Wings' reliable leader, but now, with struggles of her own, can she?
9 hrs ago

Satou Sabally Sends Clear Message to 13 WNBA Teams, Then Sets Record Straight on League Expansion
Despite the excitement around WNBA expansion, players are voicing concerns. Here's what CBA's co-Chair got to say!
17 hrs ago

Caitlin Clark Drops 3-Letter Tribute to Sue Bird’s History-Making Moment in WNBA
Caitlin Clark honors Sue Bird, reflecting their mutual respect and Bird’s lasting impact on the league and rising stars like CC! Here's how...
18 hrs ago

Syd Colson Details Caitlin Clark’s Wild Celebrations – Not Knowing She Was Being Set Up By The WNBA Star All Along
Caitlin Clark led the Fever's wild postgame celebration with infectious energy, proving once again that no one parties harder. Here's how!
1 day ago

Caitlin Clark’s Cup Win Reignites Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese Trophy Debate From 2020 High School Class
Despite missing the final, Caitlin Clark became the first among equals, but fans aren't liking it here's why!
1 day ago

Commissioner’s Cup Mishap Adds Fuel to the Anti-Fever ESPN Narrative Among Fans
ESPN faced backlash after mistakenly posting a premature video fueling ongoing criticism of its treatment toward the Fever! Here's how!
1 day ago

Caitlin Clark Fan’s Viral Sign Delivers Perfect Response To WNBA Players Over 9th Placed All-Star Vote
Despite leading fan votes, Caitlin Clark was ranked just ninth by WNBA players in All-Star voting. Here's how fans encountered the situation!
1 day ago

NaLyssa Smith Bids Tearful Goodbye to DiJonai Carrington as She Leaves Her in Charge of the “Kids” After Wings Exit
NaLyssa Smith’s emotional trade to the LV Aces marked a bittersweet goodbye to her girlfriend DiJonai Carrington and their special ones.
2 days ago

‘UConn Mafia’ Credited For Kaitlyn Chen’s Survival As Three Golden State Valkyries Are Waived
After waiving three players, the Golden State Valkyries sparked fan buzz by keeping rookie Kaitlyn Chen. Here's why!
2 days ago

WNBA All-Star Nod Insufficient As Paige Bueckers Fails To Win Prestigious Award Caitlin Clark Received
Despite a historic college career and All-Star nod, Paige Bueckers fell short of an award reigniting debates over her standing next to CC!
2 days ago

Angel Reese Faces All-Star Reality Check as WNBA Players Pick Sides in Caitlin Clark Debate
Angel Reese's All-Star snub sparked fan outrage after WNBA players ranked her 12th despite standout performances and top fan support!
2 days ago

DeWanna Bonner’s Fever Rift Rekindled After Angel Reese’s Take On Chicago Sky Veteran
Angel Reese credited veteran for win vs. LA but here's how the vet helped Sky despite fighting similar instances as DeWanna Bonner.
3 days ago

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