Utkal Pandey
Joined: Oct 6, 2025
Utkal (or Utz) is a contributor at Chowder and Champion and a senior contributor at Clipperholics for FanSided. He covers the NBA, NFL, and MLB with a special focus on trades, team vibes, precise predictions, over/unders, and betting angles. He blends analytics with emotional insight to capture what fans truly care about. Utkal has been writing professionally for 6–8 months and previously built a loyal following through his own Substack dedicated to playoff basketball analysis. A graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in Neuroscience, Utkal brings a thoughtful, research-driven fan-curated lens to sports coverage that's been lacking in the space. He’s been an avid fan of Boston sports since he can remember, back in 2007, and has a deep appreciation for the history and evolution of each league. He excels in sports debate settings and loves to challenge ideas through curiosity and conversation. In his free time, Utkal enjoys reading personal development books, debating ideas, studying stoicism, lifting weights, grabbing a drink, or hooping.
