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.