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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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HANSEN: Questions Heading Into the 2018 Lynx Season
By Mitchell Hansen - May 18, 2018
The WNBA season is officially here. The Minnesota Lynx will start the defense of their 2017 championship on Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Sparks in Minneapolis. […]
Maya Moore Welcomes New Challenge Upon Return Home
By Mitchell Hansen - May 13, 2018
After spending her offseason playing — and winning yet another championship — in Russia, Maya Moore is officially back with the Minnesota Lynx. Due to the deep […]
Amid White House Silence, Cheryl Reeve Says There is “A Ways to Go” For Gender Equality
By Mitchell Hansen - May 9, 2018
Last week was a busy week for the Minnesota Lynx, both on and off the basketball court. On the court, the defending WNBA champions kicked off the […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]