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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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The Dream Team Program Continues to Be One of the Lynx’s Annual Highlights
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 29, 2021
The Minnesota Lynx have continued to be involved in the Twin Cities community and beyond, both in-season and during the offseason. On Monday, they continued that tradition […]
Fowles Is Getting Praised As the Best Center In the History Of the WNBA
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 25, 2021
In her 14th season in the WNBA, Sylvia Fowles is dominating after playing in just seven games last year due to persistent injury issues. As the Minnesota […]
Lynx Trio Honored to Represent Team USA in Tokyo Olympics
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 23, 2021
When the Olympic Break takes place from July 15-Aug. 11 in the WNBA, most of the league will use that time to rest up and prepare for […]
Crystal Dangerfield Thriving in Role Coming Off Lynx Bench
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 21, 2021
Minnesota Lynx point guard Crystal Dangerfield had high expectations in 2021 after she won Rookie of the Year. To kick off her second year as a pro, […]
Sylvia Fowles is Leading the Lynx Behind Career-Best Start in Year 14
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 18, 2021
Most players who reach the age of 35 are usually declining into the final years of their career. But that hasn’t been the case for Sylvia Fowles, […]
Augustus and Brunson Are Not the Last Wave of Lynx Jersey Retirements
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 16, 2021
Prior to 2019, no player in Minnesota Lynx history had had their number retired by the organization and permanently hung in the Target Center rafters. That was […]
Seimone Augustus’ Return Brings Back Fond Memories
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 14, 2021
For the first 14 years of her legendary WNBA career, Seimone Augustus was at the center of the Minnesota Lynx and helped them win four championships while […]
Defense and Bench Play Have Been Key Factors in Lynx Turnaround
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 11, 2021
Following a rough start to the 2021 WNBA season, the Minnesota Lynx have started to figure things out entering the month of June as they near the […]
The Lynx Are Starting to Figure Things Out After A Winless Start
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 9, 2021
The Minnesota Lynx came into the 2021 WNBA season with championship aspirations while looking to hit the ground running following a busy offseason filled with free-agent acquisitions. […]
Layshia Clarendon Is Making the Most of an Unexpected Opportunity
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 7, 2021
One week into Layshia Clarendon’s ninth season in the WNBA, the veteran guard was suddenly faced with the question of whether she would return to the basketball […]
The Next Eight Games Could Make or Break Lynx Season
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 2, 2021
There’s no question that the 2021 regular season didn’t start as the Minnesota Lynx had hoped. Riding into the new year with a new-look roster and championship […]
Layshia Clarendon Lifts the Lynx In Debut
By Mitchell Hansen - May 31, 2021
Sunday was certainly a day to remember for Layshia Clarendon. On Sunday morning, the Minnesota Lynx announced the veteran guard officially signed with the team after being […]