Top 20 Players | #17 – Kristen Mann

Julian Andrews April 30, 2018

Kristen Mann was selected by the Lynx with the 11^th overall pick in the 2005 WNBA draft. She played in three seasons with the Lynx before being chosen by the Atlanta Dream in the 2008 expansion draft.

Mann’s best season with the Lynx came in 2007, when she averaged 7.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 25.9 minutes per game. Over the course of her career, the 6-2 forward averaged five points and 2.4 rebounds per game in 17.9 minutes.

Mann attended college at UC Santa Barbara. Her senior year, she was named the Big West Conference Player of the Year, averaging 19.5 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. She also helped the USA win a gold medal in the inaugural FIBA World Championship for Young Women.

Minnesota Lynx Media Day
MINNEAPOLIS - APRIL 24: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx poses for a portrait during Media Day April 24, 2006 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and /or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Los Angeles Sparks v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 31: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx makes a pass in a game against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 31, 2006 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTICE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and /or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Indiana Fever v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 2: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx gets introduced onto the court prior to the game against the Indiana Fever on June 2, 2006 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTICE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo By Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Connecticut Sun v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 23: Kristen Mann #44 and Shona Thorburn #10 of the Minnesota Lynx wait in the back court for play to resume during a game against the Connecticut Sun at the Target Center on May 23, 2006 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Sun won 81-69. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Connecticut Sun v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 23: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx looks on during a game against the Connecticut Sun at the Target Center on May 23, 2006 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Sun won 81-69. NOTICE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo By Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
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San Antonio Silver Stars v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS - AUGUST 6: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx passes the ball down court in a game against the San Antonio Silver Stars on August 6, 2006 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and /or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx Media Day
MINNEAPOLIS - APRIL 23: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx poses during WNBA Media Day on April 23, 2007 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx Media Day
MINNEAPOLIS - APRIL 23: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx poses during WNBA Media Day on April 23, 2007 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Sacramento Monarchs v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 20: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx stands on the court against the Sacramento Monarchs during the WNBA game on May 20, 2007 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Monarchs won 74-64. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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New York Liberty v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 1: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx starts the fast break against the New York Liberty on June 1, 2007 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Indiana Fever v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 29: The Minnesota Lynx huddle on the court during the WNBA game against the Indiana Fever on May 29, 2007 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Fever won 89-75. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Los Angeles Sparks
LOS ANGELES - JUNE 8: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx stands on the court during the WNBA game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 8, 2007 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Sparks won 90-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Seattle Storm v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 22: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx looks on in a WNBA game against the Seattle Storm at the Target Center on June 22, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx won 78-76. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx Portraits
MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 5: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx poses for a portrait on July 5, 2007 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx Raises Funds Agains Breast Cancer
MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 31: Kristin Mann of the Minnesota Lynx poses for a picture at the U.S. Bank Lynx Go Pink! event to raise funds for breast cancer and the Minnesota Lynx Foundation on July 31, 2007 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Houston Comets v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS - AUGUST 4: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx stretches prior to a game against the Houston Comets on August 4, 2007 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Comets won 80-77. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Alicia Jerome/NBAE via Getty Images)
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San Antonio Silver Stars v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS - AUGUST 19: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx talks with head coach Don Zierden during the WNBA game against the San Antonio Silver Stars on August 19, 2007 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx won 81-55. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx Media Day
MINNEAPOLIS - APRIL 25: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx poses for a portrait during Media Day on April 25, 2005 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTICE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and /or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx Media Day
MINNEAPOLIS - APRIL 25: Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx poses for a portrait during Media Day on April 25, 2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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2005 WNBA Draft
SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - APRIL 16: Kristen Mann poses for a portrait after being chosen by the Minnesota Lynx during the 2005 WNBA Draft on April 16, 2005 in Secaucus, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Detroit Shock v Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 13: (L-R) Tamika Williams and Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx on the bench against the Detroit Shock July 13, 2005 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx won 71-61. NOTICE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and /or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx Team Portrait
MINNEAPOLIS - AUGUST 15: Minnesota Lynx players pose for their annual team portrait on August 15, 2005 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Front row (L-R) Stacey Thomas #11, Tynesha Lewis #1, Kristi Harrower #8, Chandi Jones #13, second row (L-R) Tamika Williams #20, Amanda Lassiter #24, Kristen Mann #44, Amber Jacobs #23, Svetlana Abrosimova #25, back row (L-R) Jacqueline Batteast #21, Vanessa Hayden #55, Stacey Lovelace #5, and Nicole Ohlde #3. NOTICE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and /or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v. Seattle Storm
SEATTLE - AUGUST 18: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm drives the ball past Kristen Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx on August 18, 2005 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User Expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE. (Photo by Jeff Reinking/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Lynx v Los Angeles Sparks
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 23: Tamika Whitmore #44 of the Los Angeles Sparks battles for position against Kristen Mann #44 the Minnesota Lynx on August 23, 2005 at Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California. The Sparks won 74-63. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Court Dedication And Clinic In Houston
HOUSTON - FEBRUARY 14: WNBA Minnesota Lynx player, Kristen Mann, speaks to the children during the Nike Court Dedication on February 14, 2006 at The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowleges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright: 2006 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)
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2006 WNBA Charity Events
HOUSTON - FEBRUARY 15: WNBA Minnesota Lynx player, Kristen Mann (L) and Seattle Sonics Rashard Lewis' mother, Juanita Brown help build a house for Habitat For Humanity during All-Star Week on February 15, 2006 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the term and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)
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East/West All-Stars Media Availability
HOUSTON - FEBRUARY 17: Kristen Mann of the Minnesota Lynx poses for a portrait during the 2006 NBA All-Star Media Availability on February 17, 2006 at The Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)
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2006 NBA All Star Media Portrait
HOUSTON, - FEBRUARY 17: Kristin Mann #44 of the Minnesota Lynx goes over the photo shoot with NBAE photographer Jennifer Pottheiser during a behind the scenes shoot during the 2006 All Star Media Availability on February 17, 2006 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/via Getty Images)
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