COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Women's Basketball head coach Robin Pingeton announced the addition of Auburn University transfer Lauren Hansen on Friday. A four-star recruit by ESPNW in the Class of 2019, Hansen will have three years of eligibility remaining when she suits up in the Black & Gold.
“We are beyond excited to have Lauren join our program,” said Pingeton. “She adds SEC experience and a great deal of talent to our roster. Lauren is an excellent three-point shooter with a high basketball IQ and an impressive offensive skill set. Most importantly, she is a high character young lady who aligns with our core values. She will be an incredible addition to our family.”
In her freshman campaign at Auburn, the 5-foot-8 guard played in 25 games and made 20 starts, averaging 7.9 points, 1.6 assists and 0.8 steals per game. A sharpshooter from deep, Hansen made 33.3 percent (40-of-120) of her shots from three-point range, while her 1.6 three-pointers per game ranked 10th in the SEC. Hansen’s seven three-pointers in a 24-point performance against Drake (12/1/19) tied for the most three-pointers made by an SEC player in a single game during the season.
Hailing from Long Island, N.Y., Hansen was the No. 71-ranked prospect and the No. 20-ranked guard in the Class of 2019 by ESPNW HoopGurlz. In her senior season at Ward Melville High School, Hansen averaged 27 points, six rebounds and five assists per game while earning all-conference and USA Today first team all-state team honors. Hansen also helped lead Ward Melville to back-to-back state championships in her sophomore and junior campaigns.
Hansen is the fourth member in a talented group of Mizzou newcomers heading into the 2020-21 season, joining signees Jayla Kelly, Sara-Rose Smith and Mama Dembele.
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