In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by ESPN play-by-play commentator Ryan Ruocco!

Hansen and Ruocco talk about ESPN coming to Minneapolis on July 30 for the Lynx/Liberty in the first meeting since the 2024 WNBA Finals, followed by looking back on some of Ruocco's favorite broadcast calls of his career. They then take a deep dive into the upcoming matchups between Minnesota and New York, discuss why they are favorites to return to the Finals again this year, which teams could make a run behind the Lynx and Liberty, and much more!

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Support

Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter

Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.

Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by FanDuel Sports Network North Broadcast Analyst, Lea B. Olsen.

Hansen and Olsen discuss the FanDuel Sports Network North broadcast crew, how Olsen got introduced to the industry and what it's like to see the increased interest in women's basketball, later diving into what we've seen in the first half of the WNBA season. The two break down the play of the Minnesota Lynx, discuss what has stood out, hand out midseason awards and much more!

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From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!

Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!

BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.

HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA

Support

Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter

Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.

Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Lynx Happy Hour Podcast host and Lynx reporter for The Next, Terry Horstman.

Hansen and Hortstman catch up on what has taken place over the past few weeks for the Lynx, including Minnesota remaining at the top of the league standings and reaching the Commissioner's Cup Championship. They they look ahead to the upcoming stretch of the schedule and the opportunity it could present to create some room in the standings and more.

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Sponsors

From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!

Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!

BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.

HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA

Support

Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter

Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.

Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.