Media
Whalen in Lynx colors during her championship run
Whalen’s Lynx-era image reflects the peak of her WNBA career in Minnesota.
Lindsay Whalen
Lw
Professional Basketball Player
Claim Your Story
This profile was created to celebrate the athletes who shaped the game. Claim your profile to personalize your story, verify details, and connect directly with your community.
Essentials
- Full name
- Lindsay Whalen
- Years active
- 2004–2018
- Position
- Point guard
- Jersey number
- 13
- Nationality
- American
- Hometown
- Hutchinson, Minnesota, U.S.
- College
- Minnesota (2000–2004)
- Agent
- —
lindsay's story
Lindsay Marie Whalen (born May 9, 1982) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Minnesota Lynx of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Whalen played college basketball at the University of Minnesota, and led the team to its only NCAA tournament Final Four appearance in 2004.
Selected fourth overall in the 2004 WNBA draft by the Connecticut Sun, Whalen played for 15 seasons in the WNBA with the Sun and the Lynx, and is considered one of the better point guards in WNBA history. Whalen won two World titles and two Olympic gold medals with the United States women's national basketball team, as well as four WNBA championships with the Minnesota Lynx.
Q&A with Lindsay
Real questions from fans. Real answers from her.
She hasn't joined yet — but when she does, your question will be waiting.
Ask Lindsay a question
What do you want to know?
Ask about her career, her mindset, life off the court — anything you've always wanted to know.
Questions are reviewed by our team before they're shared with lindsay — we'll let you know if yours makes it through.
Q&A with Lindsay
Awards/Honors
Individual Awards
2012Olympic Gold Medal
2021Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
—4x WNBA Champion
—5x WNBA All-Star
Media
1/6Marketplace
InHerElement™Marketplace
Shop athlete-owned brands, exclusive collections, limited-edition drops, books, collectibles, and products inspired by the stories that shaped women's sports.
Every purchase helps support athletes and the future they're building.
Built for fans. Powered by athletes.
Lindsay Whalen's Collection
160 Items
