Full Schedule wbball Sat, Jan 28 Final James Madison 64 at Georgia State 72 wbball Thu, Feb 2 Final James Madison 72 at South Alabama 54 wbball Sat, Feb 4 Final James Madison 61 at Georgia Southern 72 wbball Thu, Feb 9 Final James Madison 65 vs Louisiana 59 wbball Sat, Feb 11 Final James Madison 70 vs Arkansas State 57 wbball Thu, Feb 16 Final Although that goal may have seemed unreasonable at the time, it is certainly attainable now ahead of Fridays quarterfinal at the ACC tournament. But I can't say if we'd have played with a women's ball in the first half and the second half that we would have won. ACC women's basketball coaches Niele Ivey, Katie Meier, Felisha Legette-Jack and Kara Lawson talk about the upcoming season at media day. There's never been a greater need for female leadership in this world., To best handle hard, you need to best care for yourself. On the court leaders stepped up in a way they didnt last year, bringing the rest of the team along. According to Her Hoop Stats, Taylor records a defensive win share of 3.7, meaning that Taylor has produced roughly that many wins for the Blue Devils solely based on her defensive performances. Duke women's basketball head coach Kara Lawson announced Friday the hiring of Beth Cunningham, Winston Gandy and Tia Jackson as assistant coaches. Tia is coming back to Durham, and we are clearly excited, said Lawson. The conference office considers this matter to be closed and will have no further comment.". Hearing the consistency and the ownership in games has been a huge change for us. Duke women's basketball coach Joanne McCallie announced her resignation in a six-minute video posted to the program's social media accounts on Thursday. I am beyond enthusiastic about coming back to Duke. And she'd never lost to Duke. She is a winner in every sense of the word. Lawson added that since Sunday's game, the ACC has instituted a rule change where players have to confirm the correct ball during the captain's meeting prior to tip. The 16th-ranked Blue Devils lost to the Seminoles . Im always surprised. But Lawson is more inspired because everyone has something to face. Were only as strong as that weakest person. So, if I am the weak link, its up to (a teammate) to talk me through it, get me right and make sure I know what Im supposed to be doing.. "To have a game that, at the end of the season, could be the difference between a seed, between a title, my players don't deserve that and neither do their players. More:Status remains uncertain for Notre Dame's Olivia Miles heading into ACC Tournament ND went 10 . There is an urgency for helping the young women in our country become more powerful. 18 UNC in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals at Greensboro Coliseum on Friday. Thank goodness she's on our staff. I don't know of a higher compliment you can give a player than that.. They're superwomen. Her performance, familiarity with Boston and well-regarded status among the team's players are part of why former Celtic-turned-broadcast-analyst Brian Scalabrine thinks that Lawson may be the right woman for the job. 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. Head coach Wes Moore and the Wolfpack huddle up during a timeout during the game against Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Thursday. During Lawson's tenure, Smart shot 34.7 percent from beyond the arc, the second-highest mark of his career, while attempting a career-high 6.6 shots from 3-point range per game. 2023 Duke Athletics. We wait for life to get easier, Lawson told her Duke team. Duke's vaunted defense held UNC to just 24% shooting and kept the Tar Heels scoreless over the game's last four minutes, allowing only four points in the fourth quarter. The Duke Blue Devils will try to extend their three-game winning streak when they face the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday night. Sophomore guard Reigan Richardson, one of the impact transfers that Lawson nabbed at the beginning of the season, coincidentally also came from Georgia and had a special relationship with Lange. Per NCAA playing rules, there is no appeal or protest process. There's something different about a coach from a great boss or even a teacher, she says. That mental shift for me was super helpful., #4: Strength Fuels Your Ability to Handle Hard, Most of what Lawson talks to her team about is analogous to sports and what a team or individual athlete is facing. And he continued to speak well of his then-assistant. However, the team ignored the outside noise, staying focused on its goals and the task at hand. One of the things going back to last year we assessed over the summer as a staff was how poor defensively we were, Lawson said. Niele Ivey, Kara Lawson speak at ACC women's basketball media day. [2] She led Duke from 1992 until 2007, when she was hired . Photo courtesy of Duke Athletics. Slipped is relative. 6 N.C. State LOST IN THE FOREST: Shorthanded Duke men's basketball falls on the road to Wake Forest in return to . The trio boasts a combined 46 years of collegiate coaching experience including one NCAA Championship, 17 NCAA Tournament selections and six NCAA Final Four appearances. That is one stat that has progressed in a large way. The Blue Devils and the Seminoles both entered Sunday's game in the top 25 nationally (No. So, if Duke was going to be competitive for an ACC title and make an NCAA Tournament run something had to change. There is no additional information to display: Lawson uses the example of being out of shape: If jogging a mile leaves you winded and tired, you may think I cant wait to get to two weeks, then it'll be easier. I am ecstatic., Three assistants combine for 46 years experience, Duke Women's Basketball Coach Kara Lawson Introductory Press Conference. Journalism Above the Noise. 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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. Richardson, Shayeann With these challenges comes the huge responsibility of letting the players know that they are capable of doing huge and hard things. 2022-23 Women's Basketball Roster - Charlotte Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Charlotte Athletics Main Navigation Menu Schedule Tickets Men's Sports Archive Stories Sport Navigation Menu 2022-23 Women's Basketball Roster Print Roster Layout: Choose A Season: Sort By: Go Footer All Rights Reserved. She didn't coach in The Bubble, as she had already left for Duke, but her footprint was clearly on that squad. 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One year after the COVID-19 pandemic cut head coach Kara Lawsons first season short, a new era of Duke womens basketball looked to be on the horizon. 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. While NC State just recently began racking up ACC Tournament championships, the program had consistently been knocking at the door for years prior to its three-peat, finishing the regular season in the top-four of the conference each year since 2017. As a player, Cunningham, then known as Beth Morgan, helped lead Notre Dame to its first Women's Final Four in 1997. Lawson primarily played as a shooting guard.She won a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics in . Share and discuss Duke women's basketball assistant coach Beth Cunningham hired as Missouri State head coach on social media. 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 . Assistant Coach. Down three with 15 seconds left, Fighting Irish junior guard Olivia Miles broke the Blue Devil press and drove down the court. We didnt practice it well and it didnt translate well, so that was a big point of emphasis for our entire staff in the offseason.. When Kara Lawson met with the media after being hired as Dukes womens basketball head coach, she said that the most important factor in choosing a staff would be experience.. Lawsons staff will include Beth Cunningham, Winston Gandy and Tia Jackson. To have this second coming and be under the leadership of Kara is even more gratifying. "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. ", You cannot sit here, no matter what you believe, what your politics are, and not recognize that this is urgent. Kara Marie Lawson (born February 14, 1981) is the head coach of the Duke Blue Devils women's basketball team. 13 Duke Rallies for Ally ACC Tournament Quarterfinal Win Over North Carolina, No. 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. Volleyball Wrestling Duke University Athletics Department Mailing Address:PO Box 90555, Durham, NC 27708 Department Shipping Address:Scott Family Athletics Performance Center, Room 364, 110. Its not always exactly right, but they give us tremendous effort, so I think the credit really goes to them for doing that and being willing to do that because its very hard.. Head Coach. Assistant Coach. Tia Jackson. 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. But she has to be on the floor defensively for us to be really good.. In 2021, the severe lack of equipment afforded to women in their NCAA tournament bubble was exposed, ultimately leading to positive change, including extending March Madness branding to the women's tournament. Duke assistant coach Beth Cunningham will be introduced as Missouri States next head coach Thursday morning, per release. Consistency is where we need to improve: be more consistent defensively, be more consistent offensively, be more consistent on the glass, said Lawson at ACC Tipoff Oct. 11. Despite her desire for an appeal, Lawson acknowledged and respected the outcome of the game as played. Mike Schrage. I think thats really really key, being connected and trusting each other. Duke women's basketball coach Joanne P. McCallie reveals that she is stepping away from the program due to uncertainty as she entered the final year of her contract. 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. Sue Semrau has not missed a Florida State women's basketball game this season. I think they're representing this school and Duke basketball in an incredible way right now.. View Full Bio. 0:00. pic.twitter.com/uOqYb7tnFQ. The senior guard from Valley Stream, N.Y., was tabbed ACC Defensive Player of . Moving You and Humanity Forward. While the numbers emphasize the improvement on the defensive end, there are some things that they can not explain. Duke and UNC combined to shoot 31% in the first half, making just 16 of 53 shots from the field. "The lack of accountability is striking. So, he understands the type of kids we want to recruit -- kids that have big dreams; kids that want to impact the world in a lot of ways and hes got a great feel for that. ET, ACCNX), she's gotten the Blue Devils back into the Top 25 rankings and coached up Shayeann Day-Wilson to . Ultimately, the goal is to win a national championship and an ACC championship, said Taylor at ACC Tipoff. With the three-headed monster of Taylor, Brown and Balogun leading the charge, the Blue Devils have given opposing offenses fits all season and its never in the same way. DURHAM, N.C. - Duke women's basketball head coach Kara Lawsonannounced Friday the hiring of Beth Cunningham, Winston Gandyand Tia Jacksonas assistant coaches. The Irish (24-4) will play in Friday's second quarterfinal at 2 p.m. Duke (24-5) is the No. And thats what we have at Duke; we have kids who want to be great students and we have kids who want to be great basketball players. The Blue Devils are lightyears ahead of original projections Duke was picked seventh in the league in the preseason media poll. She still does that for us, but luckily, I dont think she has to do that as much. This doesnt change the mile. Cancel at any time. Lawson said that, throughout the first half, Duke players were "complaining about the ball." Plagued by injuries and inconsistent play, the team lost three games in a row on multiple occasions and slumped to a 7-11 conference record, finishing 10th in the league. She was in Australia coaching with USA Basketball during those months and credits the assistants for working closely with the players. A best-in-class newsletter that Inspires Hearts and Minds and Moves I think our leadership vocally has improved drastically having been here last year and just hearing the difference in practice, Jackson said. Then once we got through the summer and the start of the fall and seeing how were moving and what were capable of doing and building on the (non-basketball) principles. The coaches were able to evaluate the team to see the pieces they had to solve this puzzle. I think we achieved that. Amile Jefferson. 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. Feb. 23, 2023. Women's Basketball Coaching Staff. . Balogun, Taya The former Georgia associate head coach specializes on working with guards, and as a former point guard herself and teammate of assistant coach Tia Jackson, she brought familiarity and a veteran presence to the staff. It can be as simple as once we get through the holiday season to January, stuff's going to settle. View Full Bio, Celeste It's a complete failure. Duke women's basketball fell in its regular-season finale to rival North Carolina, breaking its season-long home win streak. Duke passed that test with flying colors. The first half of Duke women's basketball's Sunday loss at Florida State was played with a men's ball, according to a closing statement made by head coach Kara Lawson in her postgame. MORE:What Stevens'promotion, Ainge's departure meanfor Celtics. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Image Name Title Email Address Phone; Katie Gearlds: Head Coach 494.0605 494.0605: Beth Couture: 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. 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. 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. 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. Jai Lucas. Beths experience having been a head coach for many years, having been at a top program at Notre Dame, having learned and coached with Muffet McGraw, a Hall of Fame coach, having been at Final Fours, having won a national championship; there is so much she brings to the table for Duke. 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. She's a non-traditional star on a non-traditional team, said Lawson after Dukes Feb. 7 win at Notre Dame. That, of course, means that Boston is going to need a new coach. The Duke Women's Basketball Head Coach and star athlete, who has covered the sports spectrum from playing for the U.S. National Team to coaching for the Boston Celtics to broadcasting for ESPN, recently gave her players a pep talk about handling the hard things in life. She was a Duke assistant from 2005 to 2007 and most recently spent five seasons as an assistant at Miami. That should at least put her on the radar as a potential option, especially if the team is looking to bring in someone who is already familiar with the roster. Signup for our weekly newsletter. Nolan Smith, the 2011 ACC. Something special is brewing in Durham in 2023 and its fun to watch. The Celtics are starting a new era ahead of the 2021 NBA offseason. NC State lost 77-62. Lawson and current assistant Jay Larranaga would representthe best options if Stevens wants some continuity and chemistry at the head coach spot. Another goal achieved. The players must trust the coaching staffs belief they can execute the plan. I know the players respect her. Amy Yakola, ACC deputy commissioner and chief of external affairs, provided The Chronicle with a statement from the ACC Friday morning: "Upon completion of the game, the conference office was made aware of the allegation and immediately conducted a comprehensive review," the statement read. Cunningham has nine years of experience as head coach at VCU. I struggle with this too, admits Lawson about facing lifes tough sides. From the moment head coach Kara Lawson joined Duke, she has surrounded herself with high-quality assistants. LEXINGTON Kentucky women's basketball coach Kyra Elzy is adding a Hall of Famer to her coaching staff. Full access to Maria's collection of inspiring weekly essays. Duke came in and held FGCU to five threes on 20 attempts, and 25 percent shooting from behind the arc. Shes a special coach. It's what I teach my players every day," Lawson said. Jackson, Elizabeth The first half of Duke women's basketball's Sunday loss at Florida State was played with a men's ball, according to a closing statement made by head coach Kara Lawson in her postgame press conference Thursday evening following the Blue Devils' home win against Pittsburgh. The story of Celeste for us is that if we need something done that's going to change the game from losing to winning, you put Celeste Taylor on the job. I wanted coaches that brought a lot to the table in terms of knowledge of the game, knowledge of recruiting, ability to build relationships and player development. The next project was a fun one for associate head coach Tia Jackson, who is in her third year on Lawsons staff at Duke. 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. facebook Karen Lange joins Duke's coaching staff after the departure of Beth Cunningham. Tickets: (919) 681-BLUE. "I think they're going to hire Kara Lawson," Scalabrine said. 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. Eat well. This is where the non-basketball skill of trust comes in. We're going to miss her. There is no additional information to display. The conference would not allow me to do that," Lawson said. Lawson, 39, had been an assistant with the Boston Celtics before taking . @Scalabrine explains why he thinks Kara Lawson is the best candidate for the Celtics' new head coach: Understandably, there was skepticism on whether the Blue Devils could perform at a high level during the conference slate, especially with the depth of the league this season. I thought she was head coaching material withinfive minutes talking with her. Who is the player of the year in every women's college basketball conference? Exclusive access to LIVE, virtual interviews with Maria and friendsevery month! 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Head Coach. She spent the last eight years as an assistant at Notre Dame. 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. 24, respectively), with Duke tied for the ACC's top spot with Notre Dame and Florida State one place behind. Roughly three weeks after head coach Mike Krzyzewski said on a June 30 . I think she'll do a great, great job for us.". You're invited to join Maria Shriver's new membership program! I think they hire Kara Lawson. Stevens made the decision to target Lawson as a member of his staff and was able to lure her out of the Wizards booth to begin her coaching career. A school teammate texted me about one of her friends who is going through grad school. On Dec. 21, 2021, the 16th-ranked Blue Devils routed Charleston Southern 78-35 to finish an impressive nonconference slate 9-1, the lone loss a single-digit defeat to future national champion South Carolina. Day-Wilson, Bo 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. It was seeing all of that and then going to Coach (Lawson) saying this is what we can do.". Thats our next challenge because they have slipped a little bit in league play.. They each bring their own elite skills to the table, both basketball and non-basketball. (Weve seen) some high-level decisions being made out on the floor.. Her first season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Blue Devils posted a 3-1 record in the four games they played before opting to cancel the rest of their season. And why did Lawson leave the Celtics? Koabel, Kennedy Brown, in her first season at Duke after transferring from Oregon State, is a major disruptor around the basket standing at 6-foot-6. Honestly, I think people miss being coached, she tells us over Zoom. But this all still applies to life. They beat us playing with a men's ball in the first half and a women's ball in the second half. 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. In the first season, 1974-75, the team played locally, finishing second in the state with a 6-7 record. Corosdale, Jordyn 2022-23 All-ACC Women's Basketball Team. 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Meet the Duke coach who reportedly is 'prime candidate' for Celtics job, What Stevens'promotion, Ainge's departure meanfor Celtics, Eight best Celtics coaching candidates to replace Brad Stevens, Stephen A. Smith rips Celtics' promotion of Brad Stevens. That's what will ultimately matter during the hiring process. And you can figure out who the people I'm talking about [are] that failed the sport and our players and both teams," Lawson said, speaking passionately. Jacob Camenker is a senior content producer at The Sporting News. 39,788 peoplelike this 44,674 people follow this http://dukekaraera.com/ I don't really believe in timelines because I think when you set them, you predestine yourself to meet the timeline, and never be ahead of it, she said Feb. 21. It certainly seems that the two have a good relationship and Stevens thinks highly of Lawson. We don't always make our goals but that's what were shooting for, said Lawson. She's elite at what she does. A coach is someone that inspires, that encourages, that motivates [] and that challenges you. Hes coming from academically intense institution as well. Duke has hired former Tennessee and WNBA guard Kara Lawson as its women's basketball coach, the school announced Saturday. We're really working on being disruptive defensively. Slow offense has cost the team in multiple games, including its most recent loss to North Carolina. Associate Head Coach. The Blue Devils ranked 11th in the ACC and 156th in the country in field goal percentage defense. She came into the WNBA during the 2003 WNBA Draft after a four-year college career at Tennessee. Lawson was part of a Celtics staff that posted a 43-21 record and reached the Eastern Conference Finals despite playing in "The Bubble." To subscribe, join the Iron Dukes or call 336-831-0767. Sasha Richie is a Trinity senior and a sports managing editor of The Chronicle's 118th volume. Share and discuss 'We can get there': Inside Duke womens basketballs swift rise to ACC contention on social media. 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. Chris Carrawell. 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. The core of the team guards Shayeann Day-Wilson and Celeste Taylor and wing Elizabeth Balogun remained intact, but the supporting pieces that Lawson brought in have made a great impact this season. The official Facebook page of Duke University Women's Basketball. Duke Women's Basketball Coach Kara Lawson. 13 Duke wound up on top with a 44-40 win over No. 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. And the student-athletes must have the confidence that their teammates will always have their backs, because defense is a total team effort. Take Dukes win at Notre Dame. 7 Seed UNC, Donovan Named 2023 Jersey Mike's Naismith HS Girls First Team All-American, Taylor Crowned ACC Defensive Player of the Year, Taylor Tabbed Semifinalist for Naismith Womens Defensive Player of the Year. "This included discussion with all parties involved, including game officials, game administrators, table crew and both schools.