Posts by 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.

Why Shakira Austin’s breakout game stood out for more than her 28 points

June 21, 2025

The Washington Mystics center/forward is finding her footing after injuries — and showing everything she can do

During ACL recovery, Georgia Amoore has been Washington Mystics’ extra coach and biggest fan

June 16, 2025

Jade Melbourne: ‘So far, she hasn’t had a bad day’

The Washington Mystics want to play fast on offense. Is it working?

June 14, 2025

Here’s what the data shows, 10 games into the Sydney Johnson era

Which women’s college basketball teams are taking foreign tours in 2025?

June 10, 2025

And why are fewer teams traveling this summer?

How a ‘Breakfast Club’ is giving Kiki Iriafen, Jade Melbourne the ingredients for success this season

June 8, 2025

The Washington Mystics duo is benefiting from 8 a.m. workouts with assistant coach Barbara Turner

Brittney Sykes reached 3,000 career points on Friday. What’s made her elite as a scorer this season?

May 31, 2025

Sykes ranks fourth in the WNBA in scoring as the top option on a young Washington Mystics team

Aaliyah Edwards and the rebuilding Washington Mystics are ahead of schedule

May 26, 2025

Edwards made her season debut on Sunday, and the Mystics have had chances to win every game

‘I wanted this’: Brittney Sykes embraces leading rookie-laden Washington Mystics

May 24, 2025

It’s been a journey for Sykes learning how and when to lead. She’s figured it out, right when the Mystics need it most

‘Rookie moves’ are a good thing for Washington Mystics in season-opening win

May 17, 2025

Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen combined for 33 points in their WNBA debuts

How lessons from Unrivaled could help four Mystics lead a revival in Washington

May 11, 2025

Austin, Dolson, Edwards and Sykes represented Washington in Unrivaled’s debut season this winter