Shreya Singh is a WNBA and NCAA Basketball Editor at EssentiallySports, with a strong passion for women’s basketball ignited by Paige Bueckers. Her editorial work is backed by a strong understanding of economics, player contracts, and detailed statistics. As a contributor to the WNBA Newsletter, <a href="https://www.shegotgame.eu/" rel="noopener">She Got Game</a>, Shreya excels at discovering and developing storylines that others might miss.

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark didn’t get the 2025 season she envisioned. After a spectacular Rookie of the Year campaign in 2024, her sophomore year was cut short to just 13 games. Now, while giving her body the rest it needs, CC’s back, making the most out of her offseason. Where is she going next? On Friday, CC attended the Butler vs. South Carolina men’s matchup. She’s back playing the role of lucky charm while cheering on her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, an assistant coach for Butler. Her presence didn’t go unnoticed, as CBS Sports Network highlighted her in the stands. Broadcaster Anne O’Neil praised Clark’s impact, calling it “so cool” to witness her success and influence across sports. And it isn’t difficult to understand why. Despite limited action, she still managed to put out 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.8 assists. This is a developing story… 

Caitlin Clark once again back drawing attention from fans and broadcasters after her injury-filled season. here's what she's doing next!

Yashika Dutta is a Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports, covering the NCAA, WNBA, and Olympics. A member of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, she specializes in the high-stakes energy of college basketball, with features on the Big Ten Conference and the chaos of March Madness that bring fans right to the hardwood. 

Her coverage has even caught the attention of UConn coaches and Olympian Rori Dunk, earning her recognition for both accuracy and insight. A former state-level basketball player, Yashika channels her on-court experience into reporting that captures the game’s intensity beyond the box score. With a player’s sense of timing and a journalist’s instinct for storytelling, she shines a light on rising stars like Caitlin Clark and JuJu Watkins, while unpacking the pressures and triumphs that shape college hoops.  

Whether charting a Big Ten rivalry or chronicling the ethos of March Madness, Yashika connects fans to the heart of the game with energy and authenticity.

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Yashika Dutta is a Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports, covering the NCAA, WNBA, and Olympics. A member of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, she specializes in the high-stakes energy of college basketball, with features on the Big Ten Conference and the chaos of March Madness that bring fans right to the hardwood. Her coverage has even caught the attention of UConn coaches and Olympian Rori Dunk, earning her recognition for both accuracy and insight. A former state-level basketball player, Yashika channels her on-court experience into reporting that captures the game’s intensity beyond the box score. With a player’s sense of timing and a journalist’s instinct for storytelling, she shines a light on rising stars like Caitlin Clark and JuJu Watkins, while unpacking the pressures and triumphs that shape college hoops. Whether charting a Big Ten rivalry or chronicling the ethos of March Madness, Yashika connects fans to the heart of the game with energy and authenticity.