I'm a Journalist from Northern Virginia

My name is Jovan McSellers and I'm a journalist who looks to produce and provide news on a professional level.

“You can make anything by writing.”

C.S. Lewis

Articles/Podcasts

2026 NFC East Preview

Will the Eagles three-peat, or is it time to crown a new champion?By Jovan McSellersThe NFC East historically is the greatest division in NFL history, winning the most Super Bowls (14) as well as the most conference championships (23). It’s the only division in the NFL where each team has won a Super Bowl. Since 2000, the NFC East has had a team in the Big Game seven times, winning four championships in that time. After not a single East team made it past the Wild Card round, the division looks...

From 2-29 to East Favorites, the Detroit Pistons Continue to Rise

Will their Regular Season success continue come postseason?By Jovan McSellersHARRISONBURG, Va. — Twenty-eight. That’s how many straight losses former first overall pick Cade Cunningham and his Detroit Pistons had in the 2023-24 season. After drafting guard Jaden Ivey and Center Jalen Duren in the 2022 NBA Draft to pair with Cunningham, the future for the Pistons looked great. The hope for greatness was even higher after drafting defensive guard Ausar Thompson with the 5th overall pick in the 202...

Washington Commanders 2025-26 Preview

Do They Have What it Takes to Make the Next Step?By Jovan McSellersHARRISONBURG, Va. — For most Commanders’ fans, even after witnessing their best season in over 30 years, there was a hunger for more. Once you get so close to the top, the craving to get back grows evermore.


After suffering an embarrassing 55-23 loss to the eventual champion Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship, Commanders’ Quarterback Jayden Daniels emphasized his desire to win.


“I don’t want to have a feeling like...

Julien Wooden showcases versatility and grit in his JMU farewell tour

JMU men’s basketball has come a long way from winning nine games in 2019-20. This year, it’s won a program-best 27 with one more regular season game to go. But through it all, redshirt senior forward Julien Wooden has been there.Wooden is the longest tenured player on the team and the only remaining from the 2019-20 squad. He became the program's winningest player in program history. In early February, Wooden became JMU’s all-time leader in games played, which he called his biggest accomplishmen...

Analysis | A look back on JMU men’s basketball’s historic season

JMU men’s basketball ended its historic 32-4 season with a loss against Duke in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. Before that game, the Dukes won an NCAA-best 14 consecutive games — the second time they hit that mark during the season. Redshirt junior guard Terrence Edwards Jr., redshirt senior guard Noah Freidel and redshirt senior forward Julien Wooden had standout send-off seasons, improving their chemistry established after playing together for two years. Edwards took a step...

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Feature Writing

Beat Writing

Digital Producing

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About Me

My name is Jovan McSellers and I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Media Arts and Design with a Concentration of Journalism at James Madison University. I am very passionate when it comes to the world of Journalism whether it's covering hard news as well as soft news like features, especially sports. I believe as journalists it's important to have integrity, especially when the career field has had controversy in recent years. For more about me, click here.

How I work

I work by using different tools I've acquired in my highschool and college level years to research and connect with sources to conduct interviews and produce stories.

I have experience covering individuals for feature articles, while also having experience covering specific topics with beat writing. My experience doesn't only cover writing, but auditory as well as I created my own sports' podcast as well.

I'm a very versatile worker as well as one who wants to continue to learn how to be better every single day.