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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · 3d

(2/2) ICYMI, I wrote about St. Rose's injury and rehab process back in July for @theixbasketball.bsky.social:

How Princeton guard Madison St. Rose is recovering from torn ACL - The IX Basketball

After getting hurt last November, Princeton's Madison St. Rose is expected to be ready for the start of her senior season.

www.thenexthoops.com

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · 3d

(1/2) Princeton head coach Carla Berube tells @theixbasketball.bsky.social that star senior guard Madison St. Rose "looks great" and is "pretty much full go" after tearing her ACL last November. Berube is just keeping an eye on St. Rose's load right now, so it's not too much too soon. #NCAAWBB

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · 9d

This was a fantastic conversation between Courtney Banghart and @puhoopswriter.bsky.social. Banghart was very candid, and Steve asked some great questions and was well prepared.

Banghart also revealed that her UNC team will play at Penn in 2026-27 for the 100th anniversary of the Palestra. #NCAAWBB

A conversation with former Princeton coach and Dartmouth guard Courtney Banghart

Princeton coaching and Dartmouth playing legend Courtney Banghart spent 45 minutes in conversation with Ivy Hoops Online contributor Steve Silverman.

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · 11d

@washmystics.bsky.social rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen made the #WNBA All-Rookie team alongside Paige Bueckers (DAL), Dominique Malonga (SEA) and Janelle Salaun (GSV). Per Mystics PR, it's the first time two Mystics have ever been on the same All-Rookie team. @theixbasketball.bsky.social

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · 16d

Dartmouth WBB completes its coaching staff by hiring Zenoviah Walker as an assistant coach. She will work mainly with the point guards. Walker played at Transylvania and has coached at St. Lawrence and Williams College.
@theixbasketball.bsky.social #NCAAWBB

Walker Named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach - Dartmouth College Athletics

Linda Cimino , the Gail Koziara Boudreaux '82 and Family Head Coach of Women's Basketball, announced on Wednesday the hiring of Zenoviah Walker as assistant ...

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Katie Barnes @katiebarnes.bsky.social · 17d

Y’all I wrote about the StudBudz and it was just as fun as I imagined www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

'We got that vibe about us': Inside the StudBudz WNBA takeover

With pink hair, lively banter and bold basketball, Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman champion Black, gay, masc representation in the WNBA.

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · 17d

This was so good, Katie! Taking notes for my own writing 🙂

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · 17d

@washmystics.bsky.social general manager Jamila Wideman finished fourth in #WNBA Executive of the Year voting. WNBA GMs were asked to pick a top three, and Wideman was on three ballots (the league didn’t release a full breakdown). Atlanta’s Dan Padover won. @theixbasketball.bsky.social

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · 21d

What will the @washmystics.bsky.social look like in 2026? Likely very similar to 2025, general manager Jamila Wideman told reporters this week.

The plan has always been a slow and steady rebuild, and that's not changing now. Read more @theixbasketball.bsky.social:

Player development will remain a top priority for Mystics in 2026 - The IX Basketball

The Washington Mystics missed the WNBA playoffs in 2025 with a 16-28 record. Expect a similar focus on player development in 2026.

www.thenexthoops.com

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The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · 23d

Even though the Washington Mystics missed the playoffs in 2025, don’t expect major changes in 2026.

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Player development will remain a top priority for Mystics in 2026 - The IX Basketball

The Washington Mystics missed the WNBA playoffs in 2025 with a 16-28 record. Expect a similar focus on player development in 2026.

www.thenexthoops.com

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · 23d

Kaitlyn Chen and the Golden State Valkyries have their first-ever home playoff game tonight at 10 p.m. ET. If you want to read about how Chen went from Princeton to a national champion to cut from the #WNBA to the playoffs, read my Princeton Alumni Weekly story from August.

Kaitlyn Chen ’24 Is Helping the WNBA’s Valkyries Defy Expectations

‘She sees so much, which is really nice because she challenges me in terms of what to call,’ says Chen’s head coach

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Tyler Byrum @thetylerbyrum.bsky.social · 24d

Following Year 1 of Jamila Wideman's and Sydney Johnson's leadership, @jennhatfield.bsky.social and I recap the season and take stock of where the franchise stands in its rebuild.

2025 Mystics season in review | Media Timeout

YouTube video by Monumental Sports Network

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · 25d

Former @washmystics.bsky.social star and current special advisor Elena Delle Donne was named the managing director for the USA Basketball 3x3 women's team. She'll pick the team and coaches through the 2028 Olympics.

Delle Donne went 29-0 with USAB (all 5x5). @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Delle Donne Adds Another Venture as USA 3x3 Women’s National Team Managing Director - USA Basketball

Delle Donne approaching position with excitement and optimism.

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · 26d

Former Brown WBB guard Bella Mauricio has signed to play professionally in Kosovo for KB Trepça. This summer, she played for the Bay City Blaze in the Women's Premier Basketball Association, a league that also featured former #WNBA players Erica McCall and Reshanda Gray. @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Isabella Mauricio ‘25 Signs Pro Contract with KB Trepça - Brown University Athletics

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Former Brown women's basketball standout Isabella Mauricio '25 has signed a professional contract with KB Trepça.

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · 27d

To quote @howardmegdal.bsky.social: Don't miss this!

This treat is brought to you by @classicjpow.bsky.social, to get you through to tip-offs tomorrow. #WNBA

The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · 27d

Can the New York Liberty defend their #WNBA title? It starts with what head coach Sandy Brondello brings from the bench.

Our @classicjpow.bsky.social goes deep on what makes Brondello special, from the lessons she learned from her parents to her creativity and fearlessness on the sidelines.

Inside the empathy that powers New York's Sandy Brondello - The IX Basketball

Can the New York Liberty defend their WNBA title? It starts with what head coach Sandy Brondello brings from the bench.

www.thenexthoops.com

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The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · 27d

It was disappointing for @washmystics.bsky.social to end the season on a 10-game losing streak, but their goals for 2025 had never been about wins and losses. Our @jennhatfield.bsky.social explores how this season moved the Mystics' rebuild forward. #WNBA

Washington Mystics’ season ends, but the rebuild is going strong - The IX Basketball

Though ending on a 10-game losing streak was disappointing, 2025 was never about results for the Washington Mystics.

www.thenexthoops.com

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · 28d

It's a great time because now there's something to celebrate! Congratulations!

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Jacob Mox @jacobmox.bsky.social · 29d

With the 2026 WNBA lottery combinations announced — @kareemcopeland.bsky.social I believe had it first — here are the odds for each pick in the top five (assuming the process does not change from 2025)

@herhoopstats.com | @theixbasketball.bsky.social

A table of the odds of receiving each pick, by team:

Dallas: 42.0% 1st, 30.2% 2nd, 27.8% 3rd, 0% 4th, 0% 5th
Minnesota: 26.1%, 28.5%, 38.5%, 7.0%, 0%
Seattle: 16.7%, 20.8%, 33.7%, 27.7%, 1.2%
Washington: 9.7%, 13.0%, 0%, 65.4%
Chicago: 5.5%, 7.6%, 0%, 0%, 86.9%

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The IX Basketball @theixbasketball.bsky.social · Sep 10

@howardmegdal.bsky.social talks with Stefanie Dolson about the #WashingtonMystics 2025 season, and what the future could hold for the team:

Stefanie Dolson talks Washington Mystics 2025 season, future of Kiki Iriafen, Sonia Citron #Wnba

YouTube video by The IX Sports

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Richard Cohen @richardcohen.bsky.social · Sep 10

Confirmed time-off bonuses added by teams in recent days, using up remaining cap space. There may well be more to come. Max is $50,000 total per team.

Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana: $20,000
Alysha Clark, Washington: $15,000
Emily Engstler, Washington: $15,000
Sug Sutton, Washington: $15,000

#WNBA

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Mystics fall to the Liberty 75-66. It's a much better scoreline than their last trip to NY, but nevertheless, they enter the offseason on a 10-game losing streak.

Kiki Iriafen led the Mystics with 16 points and 6 rebs. Sonia Citron and Shakira Austin each had 13. @theixbasketball.bsky.social

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Mystics won the 3Q by 4 points, and they trail the Liberty 61-50 with 10 mins left in their season.

Emma Meesseman leads all scorers with 17 (6-8 FG) off the bench for NY. For DC, Sonia Citron has 13 (5-9 FG) and Kiki Iriafen has 10. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #WNBA

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · Sep 9

At half, the Mystics trail the Liberty 41-26. The Liberty have led by as many as 16 on the strength of 9 points off Mystics turnovers and 14 bench points.

Breanna Stewart has a game-high 12 points (4-8 FG) for NY. Kiki Iriafen has 9 (4-8 FG) and 3 rebs for DC. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #WNBA

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Jenn Hatfield @jennhatfield.bsky.social · Sep 9

After 1Q, the @washmystics.bsky.social trail the New York Liberty 19-12. The Mystics have held NY to 33.3% shooting, but NY has 6 points off 3 Mystics turnovers.

Kiki Iriafen and Lucy Olsen each have 4 points for the Mystics. Breanna Stewart has 6 for NY. @theixbasketball.bsky.social #WNBA

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Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · Sep 9

Why have fans rallied to Valkyries’ Kaitlyn Chen? ‘They could be her’ | @sfchronicle.com

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Why have fans rallied to Valkyries’ Kaitlyn Chen? ‘They could be her’

Kaitlyn Chen is far down the Golden State Valkyries depth chart. But the popularity of the 13th WNBA player of Asian descent is off the charts.

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