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Mitchell Hansen
Mitchell is a contributing writer at Zone Coverage, primarily covering the Minnesota Lynx and the WNBA and the Minnesota Timberwolves and the NBA. Growing up watching Kevin Garnett bang his head against the basket stanchion in his No. 21 Wolves jersey and yell like a crazy person, Mitchell quickly became a basketball junkie. He comes to Zone Coverage with over seven years of experience in journalism, communications and digital fields, including five years at a newspaper covering various sports teams and a year-plus stint covering the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx as the organization's Web Editorial Associate. Follow him on Twitter @M_Hansen13.
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Odyssey Sims is Lone Lynx Representative on All-WNBA Teams
By Mitchell Hansen - Oct 6, 2019
Minnesota Lynx guard Odyssey Sims put a cap on her impressive inaugural season with the Minnesota Lynx in 2019 on Sunday afternoon. The WNBA announced on Sunday […]
WNBA Playoff Roundup | Sun, Mystics to Meet in 2019 WNBA Finals
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 25, 2019
The stage is finally set for the 2019 WNBA Finals. With 12 teams throughout the league starting their journeys to try and find themselves in the best-of-five […]
After Navigating Year of Transition, Lynx Cheryl Reeve Named Executive of the Year
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 18, 2019
Along with already holding two WNBA Coach of the Year awards and four league championships as a head coach, Minnesota Lynx head coach and general manager Cheryl […]
From Just a Rookie to Face of the Franchise: Collier’s Journey in Rookie Season with Lynx
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 17, 2019
Coming into the 2019 WNBA season, Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx were in fairly similar positions. About six months ago leading up to the WNBA Draft, […]
Napheesa Collier Caps Off Impressive Season with Rookie of the Year Award
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 16, 2019
Minnesota Lynx rookie forward Napheesa Collier put a wrap on her first season in the WNBA by winning yet another award and adding another accolade to her […]
WNBA Playoff Roundup | Sparks, Aces Advance to Semis as Four Teams Remain
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 15, 2019
The 2019 WNBA Playoffs continued on Sunday afternoon around the league, with a pair of second-round playoff games taking place. In the postseason doubleheader aired on ESPN2, […]
WNBA Playoff Roundup | Sky, Storm Advance to Second Round on Sunday
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 12, 2019
The 2019 WNBA Playoffs kicked off on Wednesday night with a pair of opening-round playoff games. To start the playoff doubleheader on ESPN2, No. 5 Chicago Sky […]
Seattle Storms into Second Round, Ending Lynx Playoff Run
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 11, 2019
A season ago, the Minnesota Lynx opened the 2018 WNBA Playoffs with a rare early opening-round exit after losing to the Los Angeles Sparks on the road. […]
Lynx Faced with Tough Test against Storm in Opening Round of Playoffs
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 11, 2019
The 2019 WNBA Playoffs are officially here for the Minnesota Lynx and the total eight-team playoff field. The opening round of the postseason kicks off on Wednesday […]
2019 WNBA Season Awards Predictions
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 10, 2019
With the conclusion of the 2019 WNBA regular season and with the playoffs getting underway on Wednesday night in both Chicago and Washington, another year is almost […]
Lynx Mailbag: Regular Season is Over, Playoffs are Here and Looking Ahead
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 9, 2019
It’s officially one of the most exciting times of the year for WNBA fans. With the 34-game regular season schedule concluding around the league on Sunday afternoon, […]
Lynx Fall in Season Finale, Drop to 7th Seed for Playoffs
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 8, 2019
The Minnesota Lynx come into Sunday afternoon’s regular season finale with one main objective while riding a WNBA-best five-game winning streak. Win and they clinch a home […]