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Akash Das is an NCAA and WNBA writer at EssentiallySports, with a focus on program development across NCAA schools. He holds a postgraduate diploma in mass communication, grounding his coverage in solid reporting fundamentals. Das covers how coaching decisions and roster balance shape results, alongside tracking transfer portal and free-agency movements. His contributions to the WNBA desk earned him a spot in EssentiallySports’ prestigious Journalistic Excellence Program

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With Playoffs Here, 5 Plays That Shaped the Story of the 2025 WNBA Season

Here are the five plays that capture the true story of the 2025 WNBA season, according to EssentiallySports!

WNBA’s Unspoken Playoffs Hierarchy: Why Everyone Wants to Beat Liberty, Silence Indiana, and Avoid A’ja Wilson’s Aces

From Liberty’s crown to Indiana’s fury to A’ja’s Aces, the WNBA playoffs are ruled by power, pain, and the fight to belong.

How WNBA Playoffs 2025 Work: Best Of 3/5/7 Format, Tie Rules

Catch all the details on how the 2025 WNBA playoff format has changed this year only on EssentiallySports!

WNBA Commentators Give Sky HC Tyler Marsh Credit for New Franchise Record in Angel Reese’s Absence

WNBA commentator has huge praise for Tyler Marsh as Angel Reese misses the last game of the season due to a back injury

Caitlin Clark’s Absence Won’t Stop WNBA From Record Playoff Season, Claims National Analyst

Will Caitlin Clark's absence from the playoffs cost the WNBA ratings wise? Analyst disagrees and here's why

Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries: Injury Report, Starting 5, Prediction and More on Tonight’s WNBA Preview

It's the Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries. Find out everything there is to know about this game as Valkyries look to secure 6th seed

Analyst Claims Angel Reese’s PR Move in Chicago Sky Fiasco Unlike Anything Seen in Professional Sports

Angel Reese has found herself at the center of a controversy never seen in sports before, according to an analyst

Aliyah Boston Confirms Indiana Fever Reality Ahead of Playoffs After Candace Parker’s Injury Analysis

Aliyah Boston gives her candid take on what really went down with the Indiana Fever this season in her podcast with Candace Parker

Why Today’s WNBA Rookies Arrive More Skilled, Familiar, and Ready Than Any Generation Before

The WNBA’s talent pipeline is stronger than ever! Let's decode the reasons behind record ratings and historic player performances.

After Rising in Caitlin Clark’s Absence, Kelsey Mitchell Backed by Fever HC For Top WNBA Honor

Discover what Fever HC had to say about Kelsey Mitchell and her MVP credentials as they get ready for the playoffs without Caitlin Clark

Angel Reese Poised to Team Up With $1.5 Million Worth Star in Potential Blockbuster Trade

Angel Reese is all set to leave Chicago if rumors are to be believed. A potential linkup with a $1.5 million superstar is on the cards
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