Ben Pickman is a staff writer for The Athletic, covering a wide range of topics in the world of sports. His work has been featured in various publications, including Sports Illustrated and The Albany Herald. Ben's articles often focus on college basketball, specifically the WNBA and the players' journeys from college to the professional league.
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Ben Pickman's coverage predominantly revolves around women's basketball, particularly the WNBA and college basketball. He mainly focuses on event coverage and press releases related to these sports.
Given his focus on women's basketball, Ben might be interested in pitches that provide unique insights into players' performances, draft prospects, or any impactful events within the WNBA or college basketball. Additionally, he may value exclusive interviews with players or coaches from these leagues that could offer fresh perspectives.
The geographic focus for Ben is not specified; however, given the nature of his coverage which includes a mix of international and domestic topics such as Israeli sisters finding support in college basketball alongside WNBA news like draft picks and free agency updates it would be beneficial to tailor pitches accordingly.
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By: Ben Pickman
There will still be six teams, with six players now participating on each.
By: Sabreena Merchant, Ben Pickman
In a new era of WNBA growth, the stakes appear to be rising. "Owners who didn’t care before care now.”
By: Ben Pickman, Lauren Merola
Ahead of the 2024 WNBA Draft, commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league intends to expand to 16 teams by 2028.
By: Sabreena Merchant, Ben Pickman
Marsh led the Aces' player development as the team won back-to-back titles in 2022-23.
By: Sabreena Merchant, Ben Pickman
Low pay, short contracts and instability have made for a shallow WNBA coaching pool through the years. Is that changing?
By: Ben Pickman, Sabreena Merchant
Karl Smesko's efficient shooting teams made him a standout at FGCU. Will it translate to the pros?
Weatherspoon will be one of the six coaches for Unrivaled, the new 3x3 winter basketball league.
By: Ben Pickman
Bueckers can influence the Wings' coaching hire, marketing strategies and overall direction.
By: Ben Pickman
Unrivaled, a new 3×3 winter basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, announced its rosters Wednesday, marking the latest step ahead of its first season beginning this January. The league, which will tip off on Jan. 17, aims to keep players fresh and provide a domestic alternative to athletes looking to compete and supplement income during the WNBA offseason. Unrivaled splits a pool of 34 players into six teams, with two teams having still-open wild card ro
By: Ben Pickman
What's next for Teresa Weatherspoon? How could new hires change the style of play in the W?
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