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Ritvan Pande
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Ritvan Pande is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He covers Perspectives and Classics as the expert in the longform coverage. Inspired by the fabled Chicago Bulls trio of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, Ritvan captures the staggering court encounters in the same competitive style. His meticulous NCAA and WNBA coverage makes him a fan’s analyst. No wonder why the new Iowa sensation in Hannah Stuelke is on his radar for continued coverage. The trained analyst’s eye for detail and depth puts him on top of the game and its gambits. A basketball player himself, Ritvan has won many state-level championships. During his spare time, Ritvan can be found living his best moments on the basketball court.
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“Most Immature Superstar”: A’ja Wison Faces the Wrath as Media Veteran Rules Caitlin Clark as Aces Star’s MVP Rival
What did a media veteran have to say about the Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson and the Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark?
4 hrs ago
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Caitlin Clark Adds Another WNBA Record That’s Only Been Achieved Twice in 27 Years
How is Caitlin Clark making history as the only third guard to have a distinct record in the WNBA after Courtney Vandersloot and Chelsea Gray
4 hrs ago
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“Nobody Wearing New Balances”: Cooper Flagg’s Decision to Ditch Nike Gets Adverse Reaction From Ex-Warriors Star
What did an ex-Warriors star have to say about Cooper Flagg signing a deal with New Balance and why did he oppose it?
4 hrs ago
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Caitlin Clark Not Needed for Angel Reese as Both Rookies Smash WNBA Viewership Records
Did the Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese just give a thud to Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark? And how did the latter respond?
7 hrs ago
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Should Becky Hammon Start Kate Martin This Season for LV Aces?
Should the Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon get Kate Martin in the starting five for the remaining 11 games of the regular season?
8 hrs ago
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Breanna Stewart Reveals the Real Reason Behind Miami Being Unrivaled’s Home City
What did the New York Liberty star and Unrivaled's co-founder Breanna Stewart had to say about choosing Miami as the home city for Unrivaled?
1 day ago
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Cooper Flagg Will Continue to Flaunt Nike Sneakers for the Next Year Despite Landmark New Balance Deal
Why will the Duke Blue Devils commit not be able to wear New Balance shoes on the court after signing a deal with them?
1 day ago
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Sue Bird Reveals What Makes the Seattle Street Being Named After Her So Special and It’s Not the Broken Records With the Storm
What did the WNBA legend Sue Bird have to say about a street being renamed after her in Seattle's Anne neighborhood on Monday?
1 day ago
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Angel Reese’s WNBA Stat That’s Never Been Achieved Before, Leaves ESPN Analyst Extolling Sky Rookie
What did the ESPN analyst have to say about Angel Reese and her rebounding skills while dishing out some noteworthy stats?
1 day ago
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Apart From Angel Reese and a $38 Million Change, Chicago Sky Also Tip Off a Fresh Chapter With a New Mascot
What are the latest changes in the mascot for Chicago Sky after Angel Reese pushes the Chicago team into a new era?
1 day ago
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“Just Goofy”: Angel Reese Faces the Wrath From WNBA World as Move Against Tiffany Hayes Turns Ugly for Aces Star
What did fans have to say when Angel Reese inadvertently injured Tiffany Hayes due to which the latter had to leave the court?
2 days ago
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Dawn Staley in Awe of A’ja Wilson’s Awkward Moment as Kamilla Cardoso Wins Heated USC Contest With a Block
What did Dawn Staley have to say to Kamilla Cardoso and A'ja Wilson after the former blocked her USC senior from scoring?
2 days ago
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