Bela Kirpalani

Bela Kirpalani

Joined: Dec 11, 2019

NYU senior covering the WNBA and NCAA Division I women's basketball. Also a sad Knicks fan.

EVERETT, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 11: Head coach Dan Hughes of the Seattle Storm doesn't like the call during the first game against the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA playoffs at the Angel of the Winds Arena on September 11, 2019 in Everett, Washington. The Seattle Storm top the Minnesota Lynx 84-74 and advance to the second round. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Seattle Storm waive Joyner Holmes and Haley Gorecki

COLLEGE PARK, MD - DECEMBER 08: Kamiah Smalls #3 of the James Madison Dukes looks on during a women's college basketball game against the Maryland Terrapins at the Xfinity Center on December 8, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Indiana Fever release pair as WNBA rosters prepare to shrink

UNCASVILLE, CT - MARCH 09: Crystal Dangerfield #5 of the UConn Huskies during the American Athletic Conference women"u2019s basketball championship at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 9, 2020 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Benjamin Solomon/Getty Images)

UConn to face Quinnipiac, Maine vs. Mississippi State in Hall of Fame Women’s Challenge

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 02: A'ja Wilson #22 and head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks hold the NCAA trophy and celebrates with their team after winning the championship game against the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs of the 2017 NCAA Women's Final Four at American Airlines Center on April 2, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

NCAA Evaluation Tool to Replace Ratings Percentage Index

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 08: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the Oregon Ducks high-fives a teammate as they take on the Stanford Cardinal during the championship game of the Pac-12 Conference women's basketball tournament at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on March 8, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Ducks defeated the Cardinal 89-56. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Sabrina Ionescu shares Sullivan Award with Iowa wrestler

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 17: Erica McCall #22 of the Indiana Fever handles the ball against the Los Angeles Sparks during a WNBA basketball game at Staples Center on July 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Indiana Fever Release Erica McCall and Paris Kea

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 27: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks on the court after the WNBA All-Star Game 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 27, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Team Wilson defeated Team Delle Donne 129-126. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The 2020 WNBA Draft was the most watched in 16 years

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WNBA and NBA Stores now selling protective cloth face masks

MANHATTAN, KS - FEBRUARY 13: Lauren Cox #15 of the Baylor Bears puts up a shot against Jasauen Beard #25 of the Kansas State Wildcats during the first half on February 13, 2019 at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

Indiana Fever select Lauren Cox with the No. 3 pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 26: Allie Quigley of the Chicago Sky competes in the 3-Point Contest during the Skills Challenge of the WNBA All-Star Friday Night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 26, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Tamika Catchings and Allie Quigley to compete in NBA HORSE Challenge

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) and her husband Jeff Sprecher wait for the beginning of a ceremonial swearing-in at the Old Senate Chamber of the U.S. Capitol January 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. Sen. Loeffler was appointed to the seat to succeed former Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA), who resigned for health reasons. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Former Atlanta Dream star Angel McCoughtry defends owner Kelly Loeffler

UNCASVILLE, CT - OCTOBER 6: Aerial Powers #23 of the Washington Mystics reacts during action against the Connecticut Sun in the third quarter of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at Mohegan Sun Arena on October 6, 2019 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

Aerial Powers, Chelsea Gray and other WNBA players to compete in NBA 2K tournament

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 15: Dearica Hambry #5 of the Las Vegas Aces hits the game winning three point basket against the Chicago Sky on September 15, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA offers free League Pass for 30 days

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: A general view of the Round One Draft Board during the 2019 WNBA Draft on April 10, 2019 at the Nike Headquarters in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Melanie Fidler/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA draft going on as scheduled April 17

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JULY 23: Swin Cash #2 of the Western Conference All-Stars talks to Tamika Catchings #24 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars at AT&T Center on July 23, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photos by Chris Covatta/NBAE via Getty Images)

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony postponed

Indiana Fever guard Tiffany Mitchell attempts a three-point shot during Indiana's game against Seattle on June 11, 2019. Mitchell scored 12 points, but the Fever lost 84-82. Photo by Kimberly Geswein

Indiana Fever name April Schilling new assistant coach