Posts by Jenn Hatfield

Jenn Hatfield has been a contributor to The Next since December 2018 and is currently the site's managing editor, Washington Mystics beat reporter and Ivy League beat reporter. Her work has also appeared at FiveThirtyEight, Her Hoop Stats, FanSided, Power Plays and Princeton Alumni Weekly.

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin has her feet in a wide base and her body squared up to defend New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart, who operates in the post with her back to the basket.

Back from injury, Washington’s Shakira Austin seizes her chance at a bigger role

May 16, 2024

Eric Thibault: ‘She took charge of her own future’

Seattle Storm guard Jade Melbourne walks down a hallway at the Entertainment and Sports Arena. She is wearing a white T-shirt and black pants and has a backpack slung over her right shoulder.

Washington Mystics acquire Jade Melbourne, make other roster moves ahead of season opener

May 12, 2024

The Mystics will roster 12 players, up from 11 in 2023

Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen drives the ball with her left hand on the left side of the court. Columbia guard Kitty Henderson slides her feet diagonally to try to cut Chen off.

What’s in Storrs for Kaitlyn Chen?

May 9, 2024

Princeton star chases a national title with post-grad season at UConn

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins is shown from behind, pointing her right index finger.

How coaching at Michigan is helping Ariel Atkins lead the Washington Mystics

May 4, 2024

‘When you become a coach, you have to find your voice’

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins dribbles with her left hand toward the rim. Center/forward Shakira Austin sets a screen for her, facing the middle of the court.

2024 WNBA season preview: Washington Mystics

May 1, 2024

Ariel Atkins: ‘Everybody knows it’s different. But I think it’s OK’

Cornell head coach Emily Garner stands at a podium and smiles as she speaks with the audience.

How Emily Garner wants to make Cornell the next Ivy League program on the rise

April 27, 2024

Garner, who spent the past eight years coaching at Trinity College, makes the jump to the Ivy League

McKenzie Forbes leans forward and yells during the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Inside the Ivy League’s record night at the 2024 WNBA Draft

April 25, 2024

Three Ivy Leaguers heard their names called, including Columbia’s first-ever draft picks

UConn forward Aaliyah Edwards holds her right arm in the air and points as she runs down the court.

Mystics get instant impact with UConn’s Aaliyah Edwards in WNBA Draft

April 16, 2024

Washington also adds Gonzaga’s Kaylynne Truong and 19-year-old Belgian Nastja Claessens

Washington Mystics general manager and then-head coach Mike Thibault stands with his arms crossed and a slight frown as he watches a game unfold.

What the Washington Mystics were looking for in free agency after two stars departed

April 12, 2024

Mike Thibault: ‘We felt we needed to … reenergize ourselves’

Brown guard Kyla Jones shoots an open right-handed layup as two Princeton defenders look on.

Why Brown’s Kyla Jones chose Northwestern for her graduate year

April 8, 2024

Graduate students can’t play in the Ivy League, so Jones found a great fit close to home