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 forward Aaliyah Edwards is shown in profile, smiling broadly as she prepares to take a shot in warmups.

Rookie Aaliyah Edwards, Mystics’ ‘Duracell Bunny,’ makes WNBA transition look easy

May 31, 2024

The league’s third-youngest player brings energy, consistency amid Washington’s struggles

Washington Mystics players huddle near the free-throw line before a game.

Washington Mystics miffed at WNBA charter flight program’s uneven rollout

May 20, 2024

Cross-country flights were expected to be prioritized for charters before full charter program takes effect

Washington Mystics guard Julie Vanloo shoots an open right-handed layup as two Connecticut Sun defenders look on from behind the play.

Brimming with confidence and ‘European flash,’ Mystics’ Julie Vanloo introduces herself to the WNBA

May 18, 2024

How the 31-year-old Belgian rookie finally realized her WNBA dream

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