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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.
Lynx
Lynx Newcomers Impress With Limited Roster Spots Available
By Mitchell Hansen - May 8, 2018
With the starting five set and a handful of role players looking like favorites to make the team, the fight to make the Minnesota Lynx will be […]
Lynx
Lynx Hit “Critical Time” in Training Camp as Preseason Play Begins
By Mitchell Hansen - May 6, 2018
For Minnesota Lynx head coach and general manager Cheryl Reeve, training camp is one of the most important periods of the season. With the obvious tasks of […]
Lynx
Lynx Will Rely Heavily on Veterans in Retooled Second Unit
By Mitchell Hansen - May 3, 2018
Throughout their run as one of the top teams in the WNBA over the last decade, the Minnesota Lynx relied on familiar faces to contribute to their […]
Lynx
Whalen Learning How to Balance Life as a Player and Coach
By Mitchell Hansen - Apr 30, 2018
Sunday was a busy day for Lindsay Whalen. The Minnesota Lynx point guard kicked off the day at the University of Minnesota, her new — yet old […]
Lynx
With Fair Share of New Faces, Lynx Kick Off Training Camp
By Mitchell Hansen - Apr 29, 2018
For Minnesota Lynx general manager and head coach Cheryl Reeve, the start of training camp every year can be stressful, despite the accolades she and her team […]
Lynx
Minnesota Lynx Announce Training Camp Roster
By Mitchell Hansen - Apr 17, 2018
The Minnesota Lynx training camp roster is set. The defending WNBA champions announced Tuesday morning they have finalized their 18-player roster ahead of training camp later this […]
Gophers
Lynx Make Trade, Select Gopher Carlie Wagner in 2018 WNBA Draft
By Mitchell Hansen - Apr 12, 2018
In what started off looking like a calm WNBA Draft night for the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday turned into one with multiple pieces being moved. The Lynx, […]
Lynx
Lindsay Whalen to Return to Gophers as Head Coach
By Mitchell Hansen - Apr 12, 2018
One of the most successful athletes in Minnesota history is getting the chance to add to her legacy. Former University of Minnesota standout and current Minnesota Lynx […]
Lynx
WNBA, Minnesota Lynx Unveil New Nike Jerseys
By Mitchell Hansen - Apr 12, 2018
The new-look WNBA jerseys have officially dropped. Much like the NBA, the WNBA has switched its jersey sponsor from Adidas to Nike prior to this season. On […]
Lynx
Minnesota Lynx Prepare for 2018 WNBA Draft
By Mitchell Hansen - Apr 12, 2018
The WNBA season is nearly underway. Training camps begin in a matter of weeks, and the preseason follows shortly after. But before that can officially happen, first […]
Timberwolves
3/30 RECAP: Wolves Escape With Win in Dallas, Make Jump in West Standings
By Mitchell Hansen - Mar 30, 2018
In what was most likely their worst loss of the season less than a week ago against the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves struggled […]
Lynx
Lindsay Whalen Continues to Give Back to the Game
By Mitchell Hansen - Mar 27, 2018
As the offseason nears an end, broadcasting and other tasks will get moved aside for the time being as Lindsay Whalen prepares for yet another WNBA season. […]