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

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.
 
It looked like a perfect fit for Shea Ralph, although Lawson is deserving. Interesting...
 
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Steelerone said:
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.
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She is currently an assistant with the Boston Celtics
 
Given that one of the Celtic owners is on Duke's Board, this is an all but done deal. Surprised no announcement yesterday.
 
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. :)
 
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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.
 
triaddukefan said:
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
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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.
 
www.boston.com

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 basketball head coach, according to The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn. Washburn reported Friday that Duke had offered...
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
 
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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 said:
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
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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.
 
Urshurak said:
www.espn.com

Duke hires Kara Lawson as women's basketball 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 www.espn.com
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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.
 
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bballnut90 said:
www.boston.com

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 basketball head coach, according to The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn. Washburn reported Friday that Duke had offered...
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
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You’ve got to like Lawson. She was willing to go around to the deep end of the pool and jump in, instead of entering in the shallow end and wading/swimming across. I like it. :)
 
Go/huskies said:
I wonder if it’ll be to late for Lawson to get in on some of the top uncommitted players like Marshall, or Hollingshead.
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She probably has already secured a coaching staff, and is working on it.
 
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