WNBA writer
Akshat Rajput is a WNBA writer at EssentiallySports, where he covers the beat with a focus on stats, stories, and tactical undercurrents of the game. His passion for basketball traces back to watching Kobe Bryant lift the 2010 NBA Finals trophy. Drawing on his background in social and education work, Akshat brings sharp listening and observational skills to his coverage. Presenting trends and insights through the lens of fan experience and team dynamics is something Akshat’s writing showcases.
“I Know What Needs To Be Done”: MiLaysia Fulwiley Voices Thoughts After Her 32-Point Game Helps LSU Crush North Texas in Exhibition Opener
MiLaysia Fulwiley shares her thoughts as the LSU hammers North Texas in an exhibition game on Thursday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center
Nate Oats, Steven Pearl Involved in Heated Verbal Exchange During Postgame Scuffle Seconds After Alabama’s Win vs Auburn
Nate Oats and Steven Pearl trade words during the game, and a scuffle breaks out after the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers
Boyfriend Connor McCaffery, Paige Bueckers & Others React After Caitlin Clark Drops an Emotional Season-Ending Social Media Post
Boyfriend Connor McCaffery and Paige Bueckers, along with several teammates, react to Caitlin Clark's season-ending post.
WBB Fans Had Plenty to Say After NCAA Star Chooses Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Over LSU Just Before the Season
Fans wasted no time in reacting to the news of a promising talent joining Dawn Staley's South Carolina Gamecocks
“Crown She Wears is Heavy”: Paige Bueckers Makes Her Stance Clear on Angel Reese Headlining Atlanta Dream in WNBA Finals
Dallas' Paige Bueckers is all praise for her friend Angel Reese as the Dream take on the Valkyries in Game 3
“Job is Only Halfway Done”: Karl Smesko Reveals Locker Room Message After Dream Hand Valkyries Second Straight WNBA Finals Loss
Head Coach Karl Smesko reflects on the Game 3 win as the Dream edge past the Valkyries and take the lead in the Finals
“MVP Of This League in So Many Ways”: Kim Mulkey Reveals Thoughts on Angel Reese as the Dream Star Scripts WNBA Finals History During Game 3
Kim Mulkey is all praise, sitting courtside to support her former pupil, Angel Reese, for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals
“I Can’t Control the Reception”: HC Bill Fennelly Speaks Out on Audi Crooks’ Return to Iowa State Following OSU Transfer
Head Coach Bill Fennelly speaks about Audi Crooks' return as Iowa prepares for the matchup against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls.
“Winners Just Get Better”: Angel Reese Draws Dwyane Wade Comparison Over WNBA Growth
WNBA analyst draws out comparisons of Angel Reese with an NBA legend who helped his team to a championship
Maryland Terrapins Announce Multiple Changes in Coaching Staff Following Their Preseason Win Against Virginia Tech
Maryland Terrapins announce the elevation of key personnel within the program to supoort head coach Brenda Frese
Enes Kanter Freedom Reveals Countermove After WNBA Declares Him Ineligible to Play
Enes Kanter Freedom gives their thoughts as the WNBA reportedly rules them out ineligible for the 2027 draft
Geno Auriemma Addresses Huskies’ Leadership Without Paige Bueckers After UConn Beats Texas in Exhibition Game
Geno Auriemma gives his thoughts on the team leadership after the departure of Paige Bueckers from the team.
