Kiki Iriafen: ‘Now we know what it looks like. We have a taste for it. We’ll be better prepared.’
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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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What the Washington Mystics are learning from 4 close games — including a win over the Liberty
Tight games are invaluable learning opportunities for the inexperienced Mystics
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How Indiana Fever turned a loss into a meeting, then the meeting into success
Stephanie White: ‘Any time you get an opportunity to have authentic, real conversation, it’s good’
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With elite defense, Lexie Hull brings smiles to her Indiana Fever teammates and coaches
Stephanie White: ‘She relishes doing those things that energize our team’
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‘Some of the inexperience shows’: The good and the bad from the Washington Mystics’ loss in Seattle
The Mystics struggled to defend the perimeter, but 2 rookies had career-high scoring nights
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‘We’re not into excuses’: Why the Phoenix Mercury are struggling to find their defensive identity
Nate Tibbetts: ‘If you’re not ready to guard, we’re going to get burned, and that’s what’s happening right now’
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The IX Sports Podcast: NCAA Tournament expansion and Indiana Fever camp buzz
Plus, an interview with retiring BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman
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2026 WNBA season preview: Washington Mystics
The rebuilding Mystics are gambling even more on youth than they did in 2025. Will it pay off?
