Avya Mathur is a WNBA/NCAA writer at EssentiallySports. With a postgraduate degree in Media & Communications and a Master’s in English Literature, Avya pairs her academic depth with firsthand experience as a former competitive basketball and table tennis player. Whether she’s covering the chaos of March Madness or the intensity of the WNBA Finals, she delivers incisive insights with just the right dose of passion. And thanks to her experience as a journalism professor, she can explain the complexities of the game without sounding like a walking playbook. Beyond basketball, Avya can also be your go-to if you fancy lively discussions about F1, football, chess, or lawn tennis. Off the clock, Avya is a full-time animal lover, part-time baker, and horror movie enthusiast. She’s happier than most when the weather turns gloomy, a thriller novel is in hand, and, of course, a bold cup of espresso is by her side.