
Utsav Gupta is a basketball writer at EssentiallySports, covering college basketball, the WNBA, and the NBA with a focus on emerging talent, team narratives, and evolving storylines. As part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Enrolment and Training Program, he contributes to coverage that tracks player development, breakout performances, and key moments across the basketball landscape. With a degree in Journalism and three years of writing experience, Utsav brings a structured and detail-oriented approach to the beat. His recent work centers on season-defining stretches, roster dynamics, and how young players shape the future of their teams at both the collegiate and professional levels. Beyond reporting, Utsav has experience as a sports content editor, where he has managed teams and helped shape news and feature strategies for digital platforms. Skilled in research, content management, and editorial coordination, he combines accuracy and clarity while continually adapting to the fast-moving demands of modern basketball coverage. Beyond reporting, Utsav has experience as a sports content editor, managing teams and shaping news and feature strategies for digital outlets. He is skilled in content management, and research, bringing a mix of accuracy and clarity to his work while consistently adapting to the changing demands of sports media.
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