Lauren Mansfield

Lauren Mansfield (born 18 December 1989) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Perth Lynx of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL).

Lauren Mansfield
Mansfield puts up a jump-shot during the 2019/20 WNBL Round 11 match between the Perth Lynx and the UC Capitals. Photo: JBC Studios
No. 5 – Perth Lynx
PositionGuard
LeagueWNBL
Personal information
Born (1989-12-18) 18 December 1989
Adelaide, South Australia
NationalityAustralian
Listed height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Career information
CollegeMidland (2008–2010)
Iowa State (2010–2012)
WNBA draft2012 / Undrafted
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2014Adelaide Lightning
2015–2016South East Queensland Stars
2016–2017Canberra Capitals
2018–presentPerth Lynx
Medals
Representing  Australia
Basketball
FIBA Asia Cup
2017 India
World University Games
2009 Belgrade
2013 Kazan

Career

College

Lauren played college basketball for two years at Midland College in Texas before strong showings earned her a transfer to Iowa State University to play for the Iowa State Cyclones in the Big 12 Conference where she was starting point guard.[1]

Australia

After returning from college, Mansfield signed on with her home team the Adelaide Lightning. She has also played in the South East Australian Basketball League for the Launceston Tornadoes since the 2013 season. After not playing the 2014–2015 season, Mansfield signed on for the South East Queensland Stars inaugural season making her return to the WNBL. Mansfield played a larger role than originally anticipated due to the untimely injury of Erin Phillips.[1] She made the most of opportunity, finishing in the league's top 10 scorers with 15.5 points per game, and 2nd in the league for assists with 5.4 per game. Her excellent season was recognised by finishing in 8th place for WNBL MVP voting,[2] and being named in the Australian Opals squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.[3] In May 2016 she was signed by the Canberra Capitals.[4][5]

On 13 March 2018, Mansfield signed a two-year deal with the Perth Lynx.[6]

References
  1. "Player statistics for Lauren Mansfield". Fox Sports Pulse. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  2. "2015/16 WNBL Most Valuable Player - WNBL". wnbl.com.au. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  3. "Basketball Australia Names Jayco Opals Squad - Basketball Australia". Basketball Australia. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  4. Tuxworth, Jon (12 May 2016). "WNBL: Canberra Capitals begin rebuild by signing Lauren Mansfield, Mikaela Ruef". Canberra Times. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  5. Page, Fleta (13 May 2016). "Mikaela Ruef and Lauren Mansfield sign with Canberra Capitals". Canberra Times. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  6. "PERTH LYNX SIGN LAUREN MANSFIELD". PerthLynx.com. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
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