The Washington Mystics star doesn’t necessarily see herself as a point guard, but when she’s aggressive, the assists pile up
Jenn Hatfield
Jenn Hatfield is The IX Basketball's managing editor, Washington Mystics beat reporter and Ivy League beat reporter. She has been a contributor to The IX Basketball since December 2018. Her work has also appeared at FiveThirtyEight, Her Hoop Stats, FanSided, Power Plays, The Equalizer and Princeton Alumni Weekly.
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How Shakira Austin’s ‘unbelievable effort’ powered Washington Mystics to their first playoff berth since 2023
Austin was questionable to play on Sunday, but she delivered a career-best 31 points and 10 rebounds
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For Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, adjusting to the Washington Mystics has been ‘pretty easy’ — minus the packing
After Washington claimed her off waivers on Aug. 8, Laney-Hamilton played in three games before her first full practice.
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‘Erase your potential’: Inside the Washington Mystics’ player development process
Player development is a big reason why the Mystics will likely make their first playoff appearance since 2023 this season
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How Cotie McMahon used ‘a little different crazy’ to spark a 20-point Mystics comeback
The Washington Mystics had an 0.8% chance to win at one point on Wednesday, but they just kept attacking
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Lauren Betts’ approach to her rookie year has helped her grow with the Washington Mystics
Sonia Citron: ‘It’s not easy being a post in this league, but at the same time, nobody can guard her’
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How the young Washington Mystics are defending beyond their years
The Mystics have the third-best defense in the WNBA — something even head coach Sydney Johnson didn’t see coming
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While leading the young Washington Mystics, Sydney Johnson has found his own fountain of youth
Johnson’s Mystics have always emphasized joy, but for him especially, it seems to have gotten louder this season
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‘Still trucking’: Harmoni Turner weathers cuts, continues to chase WNBA dream
The Harvard alum has been in 2 WNBA training camps, France’s top league and the UPSHOT League over the past 15 months
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Bursting with DC pride and nostalgic stories, Monique Currie enters Washington Mystics Hall of Fame
Marissa Coleman: ‘I don’t know another DC native who’s more proud to be from Washington, DC, than Monique Currie’
