Posts by Terry Horstman

Terry Horstman is a Minneapolis-based writer and covers the Minnesota Lynx beat for The Next. He previously wrote about the Minnesota Timberwolves for A Wolf Among Wolves, and his other basketball writing has been published by Flagrant Magazine, HeadFake Hoops, Taco Bell Quarterly, and others. He's the creative nonfiction editor for the sports-themed literary magazine, the Under Review.

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride is greeted by several teammates during a game against the Connecticut Sun.

As losses pile up, Minnesota Lynx ‘have to be desperate’

June 3, 2023

Minnesota has been within single digits in four of six games this season, but it’s still searching for its first win

Dorka Juhász stands between two Atlanta Dream players with her hands on their hips as they prepare for a free throw.

Dorka Juhász is a rookie with veteran poise for Minnesota Lynx

May 28, 2023

Juhász leaving a big impression quickly in Minnesota

Five Minnesota Lynx players huddle near their bench.

How one brutal quarter sank Minnesota Lynx in season opener

May 21, 2023

Minnesota has more questions than answers at the point guard position

Lynx rookie Diamond Miller and team captain Napheesa Collier celebrate after defeating the Washington Mystics 72-69 in a preseason game on Friday, May 5 at Target Center in Minneapolis (Photo Credit: John McClellan)

2023 WNBA season preview: Minnesota Lynx

May 16, 2023

A new era finally tips off in the North Star State

Minnesota’s Bridget Carleton drives to the basket against the Connecticut Sun (Photo Credit: John McClellan)

Bridget Carleton, the pride of Chatham, preps for ‘surreal’ WNBA Canada game

May 12, 2023

“It’s been a whirlwind week, so I’m just starting to process that it’s actually happening.”

How the Lynx remade their roster, beginning with Diamond Miller, in the 2023 WNBA Draft

April 13, 2023

Minnesota adds five intriguing prospects with an eye towards this year’s training camp and beyond

Big Ten Tournament notebook: Championship Sunday live from Minneapolis

March 6, 2023

The theme of the first four days of the 2023 Big Ten Conference Tournament was one of nail-biting, back-and-forth battles and furious finishes

Ohio State's Taylor Mikesell celebrates after a big basket as the Buckeyes completed the biggest comeback in Big Ten Conference Tournament history against Indiana at the Target Center in Minneapolis. (Photo Credit: John McClellan)

Big Ten Tournament notebook: Day 4 live from Minneapolis

March 5, 2023

Ohio State pulls off a massive comeback, and Iowa turns the Target Center into “Carver North”.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark extends her arms, her hands at head level.

Big Ten Tournament notebook: Day 3 live from Minneapolis

March 4, 2023

On Friday, fans saw a classic Ohio State-Michigan matchup and early struggles from Iowa

Illinois junior guard Genesis Bryant shoots a 3-pointer and holds her follow-through as the bench starts to celebrate behind her.

Big Ten Tournament notebook: Day 2 live from Minneapolis

March 3, 2023

High drama on and off the court in Minnesota