
Apoorva Chakrayat is a WNBA and College Basketball specialist at EssentiallySports, reporting on the women’s game. A Journalism graduate, she contributes regularly to the flagship She Got Game newsletter, focusing on in-depth profiles and emerging storylines that shape the women’s game. She is known for her pace and precision in comparing and analyzing stats, covering high-profile rivalries and historic moments, from the battles between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese to Dan Hurley’s coaching reign at UConn. Her live reporting includes the WNBA All-Star event, where she provided exclusive coverage featuring stars like Natasha Howard. Apoorva is also part of EssentiallySports’ Journalistic Excellence Program, an initiative designed to connect top ES writers with industry experts to refine their craft. Away from the newsdesk, she expresses her creativity through poetry.
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Minnesota Phoenix vs. Phoenix Mercury WNBA Playoff Clash: Key Storylines, Strengths, and What to Watch in R2
Minnesota and Phoenix face off in the WNBA semis with MVP finalists on both sides. Everything you need to know!

Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever WNBA Playoff Clash: Key Storylines, Strengths, and What to Watch in R2
Aces and Fever collide in a thrilling, unexpected WNBA semifinal showdown. Here’s everything you need to know about this matchup!

CBS Journalist Warns Mercury of Fired-Up Cheryl Reeve Ahead of Semifinals
Minnesota’s Cheryl Reeve might be the scariest challenge for the Mercury. What’s fueling her intensity heading into semis?

Teary-Eyed Stephanie White Delivers 40-Second Tribute to Fever Locker Room Leader After Game 3 Win
Stephanie White’s emotional tribute to Fever's veteran highlights the Fever’s full-circle playoff journey.

Skylar Diggins Delivers Perfect 30-Second Message to A’ja Wilson & Aces After Storm Force Game 3
Seattle’s Skylar went on a late surge to end the Aces’ 17-game streak. What did Skylar Diggins have to say about how they pulled it off?

Kate Martin Makes Locker Room Feelings Clear on Valkyries’ Venue Shift Ahead of Game 2 vs Lynx
Kate Martin and the Valks bring Ballhalla vibes to San Jose, as Golden State’s playoff debut leaves them for a do-or-die clash.

Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm WNBA Playoff Clash: Key Storylines, Strengths, and What to Watch in R1
Vegas’ red-hot streak meets Seattle’s stingy defense. Round 1 is more than seeding. Here's all the context you need!

Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries WNBA Playoff Clash: Key Storylines, Strengths, and What to Watch in R1
Top seed vs. first-timers! Here’s the full breakdown of Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries Round 1 battle.

Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever WNBA Playoff Clash: Key Storylines, Strengths, and What to Watch in R1
Atlanta Dream & Indiana Fever renew their playoff rivalry, with stars and injuries shaping this Eastern clash. Here’s all you need to know!

Phoenix Mercury vs. NY Liberty WNBA Playoff Clash: Key Storylines, Strengths, and What to Watch in R1
All you need to know as the Liberty defend their crown against Phoenix’s new big three in a must-watch WNBA playoff showdown.

Chloe Bibby Feels Embarrassed While Caitlin Clark Commands Fever as Acting Coach
Caitlin Clark and Chloe Bibby’s viral moment from Fever-Lynx game has Bibby cracking up at her own “copycat” move.

Stephanie White Demands More from Fever After Win vs Lynx as Playoffs Drive Intensifies
Indiana Fever down Lynx, but coach Stephanie White pushes for higher standards with playoffs right at the doorstep.
