Duke Considers (and Hires) Kara Lawson for HC [merged thread]

[chrissaran]

Saw this on the banner on ESPN. Duke is looking at Kara Lawson as a possible head coach candidate. Would be an excellent choice. Should hear more later today.

 

[JordyG]

Best thing I've heard all week.

 

[blkkirk]

I would miss her as a commentator.

 

[Geew1992]

I would miss her as a commentator.

she wasn’t a commentator this year

 

[Steelerone]

Kara has always been a class act, as a player and a commentator. And she seems to be one of the really nice people out there. I'm not sure she has had any coaching experience but her background would stand her in good stead. I think that in the long run Duke would be doing themselves a favor.

 

[BostonBay]

It looked like a perfect fit for Shea Ralph, although Lawson is deserving. Interesting...

 

[bluedevil]

She is the only choice that everyone would agree on. Who doesn't like her. Now all she has to do is kick ND butt 2 or 3 times a year and they will write poems about her.

 

[Boreifs]

Kara has always been a class act, as a player and a commentator. And she seems to be one of the really nice people out there. I'm not sure she has had any coaching experience but her background would stand her in good stead. I think that in the long run Duke would be doing themselves a favor.

She is currently an assistant with the Boston Celtics

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Given that one of the Celtic owners is on Duke's Board, this is an all but done deal. Surprised no announcement yesterday.

 

[triaddukefan]

Best thing I've heard all week.

Guess you missed the announcement of either two fish filets or one fish filet and a large order of fries for four dollars at McDonald's

 

[EricLA]

I think it's a tremendous hire. Not sure if she wasn't interested in Tennessee, or if they somehow thought someone with more coaching experience would be a better fit, but I don't think it will be very long before Duke far surpasses Tennessee in the rankings.

Not only should the Duke name practically recruit itself, but if she lands some good assistants, including one with excellent recruiting experience, it will make Duke a player for top talent in no time.

For anyone who thinks "why not Shea", I suspect (and this is just a guess) that she loves being at UCONN, her husband is the HC of the WCBB team at UMASS-Lowell, and IMHO she's on the very short list to replace Geno when he retires in 7-10 years.

 

[veryolddog]

Stepping stone to bring her back to Tennessee.

 

[JellyBean]

Definitely a nice hire for Duke. Now just a matter of making it official, getting the players to buy in, recruiting players that fit her coaching philosophy and overall team philosophy, and getting a solid coaching staff.

 

[EricLA]

Stepping stone to bring her back to Tennessee.

LOL good one!

 

[JordyG]

Guess you missed the announcement of either two fish filets or one fish filet and a large order of fries for four dollars at McDonald's

I've been cooking at home since COVID. Eating out is an intellectual luxury my objective health still fears. But I did finally have a visitor come into my house yesterday so that's a start.

 

[lebronfan23]

What if Azzi commits to Duke

 

[UConnCat]

What if Azzi commits to Duke

What should we do? Any ideas?

 

[bballnut90]

Kara Lawson accepts head women’s basketball coach position at Duke

Celtics assistant coach Kara Lawson, who just 13 months ago was hired as the first female coach in team history, will accept Duke University’s offer to become their next women’s […]

www.boston.com

I think it's a great hire. Duke is one of those schools that can recruit well solely based on name, and when you add in a huge name like Lawson, I think she's going to do big things there.

Lots of compelling new coaches at different programs to look out for the next several years:
Kara Lawson at Duke
Lindsey Whalen at Minnesota
Kellie Harper at Tennessee
Courtney Banghart at UNC
Vic Schaefer at Texas
Niele Ivey at Notre Dame
Carolyn Kieger at Penn State

 

[triaddukefan]

Stepping stone to bring her back to Tennessee.

@Biff can we bring that dislike button for just one day?

 

[Go/huskies]

I wonder if it’ll be to late for Lawson to get in on some of the top uncommitted players like Marshall, or Hollingshead.

 

[triaddukefan]

TIme for some cheap wine, chocolate cake, and banana pudding ice cream

 

[Urshurak]

Duke hires Celtics' Lawson as women's coach

Former WNBA star Kara Lawson is replacing Joanne P. McCallie as the women's basketball coach at Duke, it was announced Saturday.

www.espn.com

 

[donalddoowop]

Guess you missed the announcement of either two fish filets or one fish filet and a large order of fries for four dollars at McDonald's

This post is especially for you. Duke is on television now and will be until 9:00 pm tonight on the ACC Network. They are showing games from 2002, 2003, and 2004. I don't know if you were a Duke fan during those years.

 

[Carnac]

Duke hires Celtics' Lawson as women's coach

Former WNBA star Kara Lawson is replacing Joanne P. McCallie as the women's basketball coach at Duke, it was announced Saturday.

www.espn.com

Thanks Urhurak. This is the news I’ve been waiting for. I just became a Duke women’s fan. Congratulations to Kara. I know she’ll do a great job. Triad, slide over, you’ve got company.

Unless a certain recruit from D.C. commits today (or tomorrow), this is the best news I'll get this weekend.

 

[mbr33ct]

What if Azzi commits to Duke

Go back and delete all of them Azzi threads?