"Kara is always known for putting a smile on players' faces," center Robert Williams saidafter Lawson joined Duke, per Justin Leger of NBC Sports Boston. She spent time at Stanford, she understands what the process is like in terms of recruiting kids that are high achievers in more than one facet of their lives. To have this second coming and be under the leadership of Kara is even more gratifying. Without it, a plan is just that an idea on paper. After playing professionally, she began as an assistant coach at Virginia Commonwealth in 2001 before becoming head coach two years later and staying in that role until 2012. We don't always make our goals but that's what were shooting for, said Lawson. "It's very frustrating that [the game] was not treated with the utmost respect that players on both teams deserve," she said. A defensive standout herself at Iowa she still ranks 13th in Hawkeye history in steals Jackson enjoyed finding the best fit for the Blue Devils. Powerful Stories. A key member of the Blue Devils' coaching staff is headed elsewhere. Lawson got her start with the Celtics and served as an assistant during the 2019-20 season. Share and discuss First half of Duke women's basketball's loss to Florida State played with a men's ball, head coach Kara Lawson says on social media. Bollin, Imani Lawson, a former Tennessee player who spent the past year as an assistant with the NBA's Boston Celtics, was hired by Duke on July 11. This is where the non-basketball skill of trust comes in. Its really nice to say were going to play great defense. The Duke women's basketball coaching staff, then led by head coach Joanne P. McCallie, helped her learn how things functioned within the Duke Athletics. Who is the player of the year in every women's college basketball conference? (Associate head coach) Winston (Gandy) referred to her several times this summer as the ambulance because last year she was going all over the place saving everybody. She spent the last eight years as an assistant at Notre Dame. I think she'll do a great, great job for us.". ET, ACCNX), she's gotten the Blue Devils back into the Top 25 rankings and coached up Shayeann Day-Wilson to . Gail Ann Goestenkors (born February 26, 1963) [1] is an American basketball coach who is currently an assistant coach for the Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team. In Dukes recent 77-62 victory over N.C. State, Taylor made numerous defensive plays, including a chase-down block on Wolfpack forward Mimi Collins and multiple deflections in the final two minutes of the first half, to swing the momentum onto the Blue Devils side. All of these characteristics that you would want in a coach, you want your staff to possess as many of those as possible and be experts in a number of them. Balogun gives the Blue Devils great versatility on defense. Karen Lange joins Duke's coaching staff after the departure of Beth Cunningham. Duke women's basketball coach Kara Lawson said the teams played with a men's basketball for the first half of a loss to Florida State on Sunday. She leads the team and ranks fifth in the ACC in steals while also pacing Duke on offense with 12.9 points, 2.1 assists and 28.1 minutes played per game. There's something different about a coach from a great boss or even a teacher, she says. I think you win when you can and so that's what our goal was all along., Our team plays hard and they play together, Lawson said after Dukes Jan. 26 win against Virginia Tech. I don't know how, but [the video] hit a lot of people where they were. They beat us playing with a men's ball in the first half and a women's ball in the second half. "I am extremely excited to bring these three talented, skilled and . Balogun was Duke's top scorer with 11 points. Two years after her retirement from the WNBA in 2015, she became the lead analyst on the Wizards broadcast and remained in that role before she got into coaching. They're superwomen. I think it just speaks to her and to our team of really wanting to put everything they can into these games.. Duke and UNC combined to shoot 31% in the first half, making just 16 of 53 shots from the field. The conference office considers this matter to be closed and will have no further comment.". We need to be equipped to have the energy levels to handle hard., Senior editor Stacey Lindsay is a multimedia journalist. She came into the WNBA during the 2003 WNBA Draft after a four-year college career at Tennessee. Women's Basketball Coaching Staff. It can be as simple as once we get through the holiday season to January, stuff's going to settle. Duke women's basketball head coach Kara Lawson announced Friday the hiring of Beth Cunningham, Winston Gandy and Tia Jackson as assistant coaches. Jai Lucas. If that was the recipe for success, the Blue Devils cooked it to perfection. A best-in-class newsletter that Inspires Hearts and Minds and Moves So, if you look at our numbers from last year, we were a poor defensive team and that was my fault as a coach. While defense is a complete team effort and the Blue Devils have shown that the trio of Celeste Taylor, Kennedy Brown and Elizabeth Balogun is the engine to the well-oiled machine. I think all the credit goes to them for as hard as theyre willing to play for us for 40 minutes every game and what were asking them to do and theyve actually bought in, Lange said. Jacob Camenker is a senior content producer at The Sporting News. And that cares about you. This may be why people respond to her videos. . We've got three coaches that are talented enough to run their own programs -- two of them already have - and have great experience recruiting the type of young woman we want at Duke.". Ten players average double-digit minutes per game, and six of those are transfers or freshmen. Scheyer bleeds Duke blue through and through, playing four years from 2006-2010, then joining the coaching staff as a special assistant in April 2013, ultimately being promoted to assistant. The Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (26-4, 18-0 Big South) host the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (12-18, 8-11 Big South) after Lauren Bevis scored 30 points in the Runnin' Bulldogs 83-59 victory over . The coaches were able to evaluate the team to see the pieces they had to solve this puzzle. In addition, assistant head coach Beth Cunningham moved on to a head coaching position, and Lawson filled her spot with a well-respected and experienced coach: Karen Lange. Hes one of the finest player development coaches in the country; thats one of his superpowers. Lawson says this means making sure you have the energy to tackle what you need to do. Sleep well. Duke's Lawson adds Cunningham among 3 hires. 16 and No. Vanderbilt Women's Basketball Staff Update. They don't get affected on the defensive end when they're struggling offensively and that's something that happens to a lot of players, said Lawson after defeating Pittsburgh Feb. 2. For Duke womens basketball head coach Kara Lawson, if she and the rest of the coaching staff were going to implement a new defensive scheme for the 2022-23 season, they needed the buy-in from the players first and foremost. Schmidt, Kara This is something that people have said to me: That its cool to get coached again., #3: Life Wont Get Easierand Thats Okay, I don't want to be a hypocrite. Fittingly, a defensive play ended UNC's chances when Reigan Richardson blocked a 3-point shot attempt by Kennedy Todd-Williams with 4 seconds on the clock and the Tar Heels trailing by three points. Carver-Hawkeye Arena; Welcome to Campus; The University of Iowa; Iowa City; Contact. She was in Australia coaching with USA Basketball during those months and credits the assistants for working closely with the players. ", You cannot sit here, no matter what you believe, what your politics are, and not recognize that this is urgent. "She stays in your ear, even though she may not be your personal coach she always keeps asking how I'm doing and if there's anything I need to talk about, so I feel like Duke is going to get a great head coach. Mulkey, who became the fastest coach in Division I history to reach 600 wins (needing only . The ACC Defensive Player of the Year has more than double the amount of steals of any other player on her team, and her sheer commitment to defense is what has impressed Lawson from the start. Eat well. Lawson announced her assistants on Friday, and the three coaches have combined for 46 years of collegiate coaching experience including one NCAA Championship, 17 NCAA Tournament selections and six NCAA Final Four appearances. View Full Bio. Then, at halftime, players voiced their concerns to the assistant coaches in the locker room. Duke Women's Basketball Coach Kara Lawson. During our Sunday Paper editorial meeting this past week, we were all talking about Kara Lawson. Tenacious defense and the full-court press has given opposing offenses nightmares, and Lawson has set out a clear philosophy that her team has embraced. The charge adds to a conversation that has gained steam in the past few years around inequities in resources for women's basketball versus men's. If you look at our numbers from last year, we were a poor defensive team and that was my fault as a coach, said Lawson Jan. 10. On Tuesday night, head coach Jon Scheyer 's first Duke basketball team held on to beat the visiting NC State Wolfpack (22-9, 12-8 ACC), 71-67. Your body can handle the mile better now. Gandy arrives from the Rice coaching staff, where he spent the last three seasons. While it was obvious to the staff there needed to be a focus on improving defensive schemes, it was not a plug-and-play situation. Becoming arguably the most disruptive defense in the ACC and ranking ninth nationally in field goal percentage defense started with hours in the film room and in practice. Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Image Name Title Email Address Phone; Katie Gearlds: Head Coach 494.0605 494.0605: Beth Couture: While the numbers emphasize the improvement on the defensive end, there are some things that they can not explain. The independent news organization of Duke University. Now with the Blue Devils in the thick of conference action the numbers have understandably dropped a touch, but Lawson and the Blue Devils are excited to meet the challenge of ACC play night in and night out. The star for this team has unquestionably been Taylor, who leads the team in scoring but provides so much value outside of shooting that helps Duke win. Contact the Coaches; Recruit Info; Recruiting Questionnaire; Stats. A huge piece (to a good defense) is to have the necessary bodies to do so, said Jackson. Virginia Tech . Moving You and Humanity Forward. Follow us on Twitter: DukeWBB & Instagram: dukewbb Follow one of the top Division I women's basketball teams in the nation at the official Facebook page of Duke women's basketball. I struggle with this too, admits Lawson about facing lifes tough sides. Balogun, Taya But how did Lawson get to this point so quickly after her playing career came to an end? Ratcheting up a rivalry that had lost some luster as Notre Dame overtook the ACC with Louisville not far behind, followed by NC State's three-year ACC Tournament title-winning run, the Tar Heels and Blue Devils brought the battle back to the blues with a postseason slugfest. The North Carolina game Feb. 4 was no exception to that by a six-point margin . Player of the Year: Elizabeth Kitley, Sr., C, Virginia Tech Defensive Player of the Year: Celeste Taylor, Sr., G, Duke Rookie of the Year: Ta'Niya Latson . Who is Kara Lawson? Tickets: (919) 681-BLUE. I know the players respect her. NC State women's basketball has become accustomed to success in the last few seasons. NC State lost 77-62. twitter. Down three with 15 seconds left, Fighting Irish junior guard Olivia Miles broke the Blue Devil press and drove down the court. Lawson, 39, had been an assistant with the Boston Celtics before taking . "I think they're going to hire Kara Lawson," Scalabrine said. For those who havent made their way to Cameron Indoor Stadium to watch a game, its time to buy-in to what Lawson and the Blue Devils have built. And even though Lawson left the team after the 2020 season, the two still keep in touch. Jackson has 24 years of coaching experience, including four as coach of Washington. Odds are Duke will stay comparatively young again next season, with so many guys expected to leave and five top-20 prospects committed in the Class of 2023, but "this is our foundational year . OTL: Investigation underway at Duke (6:00) Outside the Lines discusses the investigation into Duke women's basketball head coach Joanne McCallie and her program for alleged mistreatment of players . It never settles. Understanding that we can handle it is a way to free ourselves, she believes. That's what will ultimately matter during the hiring process. It's what I teach my players every day," Lawson said. In 1974, Duke hired Emma Jean Howard to teach physical education, and to serve as the head coach of the women's basketball and volleyball teams. Fast-forward to July when the majority of the 2022-23 roster was on campus. Nolan Smith, the 2011 ACC. The official Facebook page of Duke University Women's Basketball. UNC coach Courtney Banghart had no wins in the ACC Tournament before this season. "This included discussion with all parties involved, including game officials, game administrators, table crew and both schools. "She became more than just my shooting coach, she became a longtime friend and somebody I know I can talk to if I ever need advice, Smart said after Lawson was announced as Duke's next coach, per NBC Sports Boston. Another goal achieved. We wanted to learn more about facing the difficult stuff, so we reached out to Lawson. Brown, Shay The Blue Devils forced 19.6 turnovers per game in the 11 games, including 15 against UConn, while also holding the Huskies to 12 points below their season average at the time. Kara Lawson is all-in as Duke's women's basketball coach: 'I understand the stakes' Why the hiring of the former WNBA star and Celtics assistant is significant Kara Lawson on leaving the Celtics to become Duke's women's basketball coach | Golic and Wingo Watch on By Sean Hurd July 22, 2020 A nine-hour drive can be an opportunity to reflect. It's official, Duke's coaching staff has a new member. This Duke team has shown elite fight game-in and game-out, along with a serious will to win. Senior forward Jada Boyd shoots the ball during the game against Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Thursday. I am ecstatic., Three assistants combine for 46 years experience, Duke Women's Basketball Coach Kara Lawson Introductory Press Conference. Assistant coach Winston Gandy then went to the scorers table to inspect the ball where he realized that the ball was, in fact, a men's ball, according to Lawson. According to Jared Weiss of The Athletic, Lawson is a "prime candidate" to watch in the Celtics' coaching search. Meet the Duke coach who reportedly is 'prime candidate' for Celtics job | Sporting News SAN NOP 5:00p -7.5 pts WAS UTA 6:00p -6.5 pts PHI NYK 9:00a -4 pts LAL DAL 11:30a -4.5 pts MIL BOS 2:00p. 4:21. And she'd never lost to Duke. If we just focus on the present moment and just continue to get better each day, we can get there.. Head coach Wes Moore and the Wolfpack huddle up during a timeout during the game against Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Thursday. She held regular 1-on-1 meetings with players, getting to know them and giving them a chance to learn about her journey. I'm really looking for improving defensive points per possession.. UNC used a 10-2 run in the second quarter to take a 24-19 lead into halftime as Balogun's 3-pointer with 8 seconds left in the half ended an 0-for-6 shooting drought for the Devils and cut into an eight-point deficit. Coach (Lawson) has said this in practices as well. The Duke Blue Devils will try to extend their three-game winning streak when they face the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday night. Duke's staff looks a lot different than it did just a month ago, when the Blue Devils bowed out of the Final Four and Hall of Fame head coach Mike Krzyzewski's career came to an end. The women's athletic department . Journalism Above the Noise. She still does that for us, but luckily, I dont think she has to do that as much. Lawson has long been involved with professional basketball. When you have teammates that want to win just as badly as you do, it makes things a lot easier, said Taylor after the game. And Duke coach Kara Lawson earned her first win over UNC a day later. Kara has proven that with everything that she has done. Before that, he was coordinator of player development for the NBA's Washington Wizards for three years. Slipped is relative. Lawson, Tia Signup for our weekly newsletter. It didnt take long for assistant coach Karen Lange who had just joined the staff in April and works closely with the guards to realize the Blue Devils could be an aggressive man-to-man squad. Lawsons staff will include Beth Cunningham, Winston Gandy and Tia Jackson. This is especially so for first-year students. She's someone I can come to not just for basketball but for other things outside of that, so I love coach Karen, said Richardson at the teams preseason media day. In Duke's recent 77-62 victory over N.C. State, Taylor made numerous defensive plays, including a chase-down block on Wolfpack forward Mimi Collins and multiple deflections in the final two. Jackson, Elizabeth The Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (26-4, 18-0 Big South) host the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (12-18, 8-11 Big South) after Lauren Bevis scored 30 points in the Runnin' Bulldogs 83-59 victory over . The Blue Zone breaks down the loss: She led the score sheet and she . View Full Bio. 2 seed entering the ACC tournament, one game behind Notre Dame. With these challenges comes the huge responsibility of letting the players know that they are capable of doing huge and hard things. (But) you really have to have players who are willing to work that hard every possession. Its all the other movement defensively that were asking her to do at 6-6 and its super impressive that she can do it consistently well.. Im not very patient I don't think there's a timeline here. If Reigan gives anything less than 100% on that sprint, it's a layup for them, said Lawson following the win. A men's ball is 29.5 inches in circumference and approximately 22 ounces, while a women's ball is 28.5 inches in diameter and approximately 20 ounces. As the Blue Devils hit the court and weight room over the summer and into early fall, it became apparent the depth, skill and athleticism were all there to run the defensive schemes the coaching staff favored. The coach, who has many inspiring videos to watch, admits that her talks are for her players (she credits her creative director Selena Castillo for putting the videos online), but shes inspired to hear how what she has to say resonates further.

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