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. Terms of Service The Duke Womens 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. This Duke team has shown elite fight game-in and game-out, along with a serious will to win. By Steve Wiseman. 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. Women's Basketball Coaching Staff. The independent news organization of Duke University. P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women's Basketball Coach; Coaching Staff; Dressed for Championships; Welcome Home. Although that goal may have seemed unreasonable at the time, it is certainly attainable now ahead of Fridays quarterfinal at the ACC tournament. Ten players average double-digit minutes per game, and six of those are transfers or freshmen. Lawson and current assistant Jay Larranaga would representthe best options if Stevens wants some continuity and chemistry at the head coach spot. Lange. 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. 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. After a season in the WNBA, she entered coaching. I think it just speaks to her and to our team of really wanting to put everything they can into these games.. We need to be equipped to have the energy levels to handle hard., Senior editor Stacey Lindsay is a multimedia journalist. 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's elite at what she does. 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. Feb. 23, 2023. As such, the team should be able to attract some of the best and brightest available coaches. There is no quantifying grit, but there is no question that this team has the heart of a lion. I think we achieved that. Duke assistant coach Beth Cunningham departs the program after two seasons. If we just focus on the present moment and just continue to get better each day, we can get there.. Season Statistics; Season Statistics (PDF) Big Ten Statistics (PDF . Long-time GM Danny Ainge retired and coach Brad Stevens is replacinghim in the front office. Pitt women's basketball head coach Lance White in the second quarter of the Virginia Tech-Pitt women's basketball game in Blacksburg Va. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Head Coach. The other piece she provides in the halfcourt defense is her ability to rebound. And she'd never lost to Duke. UNC coach Courtney Banghart had no wins in the ACC Tournament before this season. 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. Notably, she worked with Marcus Smart to help him improve his shooting ability. In taking over for the Tigers, Mulkey became the eighth head coach in LSU women's basketball history. Kate Barnosky. It's official, Duke's coaching staff has a new member. "Three of the most important decisions a headContinue Reading The Blue Devils ranked 11th in the ACC and 156th in the country in field goal percentage defense. 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. Women's Basketball - Duke University The official Women's Basketball page for the Duke University The official Women's Basketball page for the Duke University The official. 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.". "Let me be clear: Florida State beat us. Now in the ACC its really hard and weve got to find a way to get our defensive numbers to hold steady versus great competition. Cunningham has nine years of experience as head coach at VCU. Lawson, Tia She was in Australia coaching with USA Basketball during those months and credits the assistants for working closely with the players. To have this second coming and be under the leadership of Kara is even more gratifying. Signup for our weekly newsletter. I think thats really really key, being connected and trusting each other. Latson owns an ACC-leading 18 20-point games as well as seven 30-point games this year. 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. 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. Duke and UNC combined to shoot 31% in the first half, making just 16 of 53 shots from the field. A look at the 2021-22 Duke men's basketball coaching staff, assistant coaches, and head coach Mike Krzyzewski. I think they're representing this school and Duke basketball in an incredible way right now.. Karen kind of runs our defense and she deserves a ton of credit for how our defense has changed.. Does Brad Stevens share Scalabrine's opinion that Lawson is "elite" and ready to be an NBA head coach after just two years of experience? Tia is coming back to Durham, and we are clearly excited, said Lawson. Her previous stint at Duke was from 2005 to 2007, which included a 2006 national runner-up finish. View Full Bio. You handle hard better. The women's athletic department . Slow offense has cost the team in multiple games, including its most recent loss to North Carolina. Sasha Richie is a Trinity senior and a sports managing editor of The Chronicle's 118th volume. 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. 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. 24, respectively), with Duke tied for the ACC's top spot with Notre Dame and Florida State one place behind. This is especially so for first-year students. And he continued to speak well of his then-assistant. Tia has so much experience and shes great at building relationships. But life never gets easier. She played 13 WNBA seasons and averaged 9.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game while playing for the Monarchs, Sun and Mystics. Duke is allowing a mere 50.9 points per game, good for third in the country, and has only allowed 60-plus points in five games. The Blue Devils are lightyears ahead of original projections Duke was picked seventh in the league in the preseason media poll. Share and discuss 'We can get there': Inside Duke womens basketballs swift rise to ACC contention on social media. Associate Head Coach. The way to do that is to compete hard with one another.. This summer when everybody was here for summer school would have been my first thought of We could be a really aggressive man-to-man team, said Lange. When McGraw retired in April, Cunningham was not retained by new coach Niele Ivey, who also had been on McGraw's staff from 2007 to 2019. The conference office considers this matter to be closed and will have no further comment.". Its not, We like this defensive set or this type of press, so well install that. You need to take a close look at the personnel involved. 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. Mulkey, who became the fastest coach in Division I history to reach 600 wins (needing only . A self-proclaimed crazy dreamer of a person, Lawson offers a needed dose of positivity and motivation. Thank goodness she's on our staff. Its you. Duke, finishing its nonconference slate at 10-1, held teams to 48.5 points per game, 31.9 percent shooting from the floor and just 25.9 percent from long range. You want a group that is balanced and that will play off one another well. She also made the All-Star Game once and was an Olympic champion during her playing days. But unless you continue to play, we lose that unique mentorship. Eat well. The former Notre Dame standout, whose new contract with the Bears runs through the 2026-27 season, has been part of Duke head coach Kara Lawsons staff for the past two seasons and has nine years of previous head coaching experience at VCU. Women's basketball vs. Duke. The presence of it often leads to success. All rights reserved, The All 22 - An Inside Look at Duke Football, No. 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. Full access to Maria's collection of inspiring weekly essays. Richardson had 10. Caroline Doty. We all need that. Thats our next challenge because they have slipped a little bit in league play.. Its really nice to say were going to play great defense. I am beyond enthusiastic about coming back to Duke. That, of course, means that Boston is going to need a new coach. Without it, a plan is just that an idea on paper. An instrumental part in helping the Duke women's basketball team boast one of the nation's top defenses throughout the season, Taylor leads the squad in total steals (58) and steals per game (2.0 . By the Numbers. Duke women's basketball head coach Kara Lawson announced Friday the hiring of Beth Cunningham, Winston Gandy and Tia Jackson as assistant coaches. Clemson and Louisville are the only two conference foes to shoot over 40 percent against the Blue Devils, but Duke used 11 and 20 points off turnovers, respectively, to pull out wins and remain at the top of the ACC standings. Cunningham, who also spent the eight years directly preceding her Duke tenure as an associate head coach at Notre Dame, fills the vacancy left by previous head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, who led the Bears to NCAA tournament appearances in two of her three years with the program, with the lone exclusion a result of the events COVID-19 cancelation. 2 seed entering the ACC tournament, one game behind Notre Dame. The trio boasts a combined. 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. 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.. Richardson, Shayeann 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. She still does that for us, but luckily, I dont think she has to do that as much. Cancel at any time. Drink water. Duke has forced 536 opposing turnovers in 29 games this season, 101 more than last season's 30-game total. Associate Head Coach. Chris Carrawell. Moving You and Humanity Forward. But how did Lawson get to this point so quickly after her playing career came to an end? Also on the staff will be Tia Jackson, who previously was an assistant at Duke for Gail Goestenkors and has spent the last five years at Miami, and Winston Gandy, who has been at Rice for three seasons. Women's Power Rankings: Pac-12 teams, Maryland show their teeth. 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.. When she went down to Duke to coach the women's team there I mean, I'm just putting A + B = C to me. 8 Maryland. But for the first time since retiring at the end of last season, the former FSU head coach will be back at . Duke allowed 62.2 points per game to rank eighth in the conference and 148th nationally, while its three-point field goal percentage was last in the league and 292nd in the nation. 6 N.C. State LOST IN THE FOREST: Shorthanded Duke men's basketball falls on the road to Wake Forest in return to . I struggle with this too, admits Lawson about facing lifes tough sides. Its all the small details she takes care of that go unnoticed by the average fan. There is an urgency for helping the young women in our country become more powerful. She got an opportunity to serve as the coach of the Duke women's basketball team. 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. Amile Jefferson. The 16th-ranked Blue Devils lost to the Seminoles . ACC women's basketball coaches Niele Ivey, Katie Meier, Felisha Legette-Jack and Kara Lawson talk about the upcoming season at media day. No, she walked into practice and she commanded practice right from the jump. TAYLOR'S VERSION: Taylor, Balogun lead Duke women's basketball to upset win at No. Agugua-Hamilton recently accepted the head coaching job at Virginia, leaving Cunningham to take over the job at Missouri State. Lawson was part of a Celtics staff that posted a 43-21 record and reached the Eastern Conference Finals despite playing in "The Bubble." The Duke Blue Devils will try to extend their three-game winning streak when they face the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday night. Something special is brewing in Durham in 2023 and its fun to watch. This doesnt change the mile. ET, ACCNX), she's gotten the Blue Devils back into the Top 25 rankings and coached up Shayeann Day-Wilson to . 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. Photo courtesy of Duke Athletics. Tia Jackson. Before that, he was coordinator of player development for the NBA's Washington Wizards for three years. 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. 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.. twitter. The senior leads the squad with nearly six rebounds per game and picks up one steal per game to go along with a 10.9 points per game average. Shes somebody who Im going to lean on a lot this year to help me with decisions., There are not many times in college athletics that you get a chance to return to a place that has been really unique and rewarding, especially for me, said Jackson. 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. Down three with 15 seconds left, Fighting Irish junior guard Olivia Miles broke the Blue Devil press and drove down the court. 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. Who is Kara Lawson? View Full Bio. And will she have a chance to be the NBA's first female coach? Corosdale, Jordyn Think about it: At some point, most of us played sports of some kind. 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. MORE:What Stevens'promotion, Ainge's departure meanfor Celtics. She held an incredible streak of 14 consecutive 20-point games, the second-longest ever in NCAA Men's or . This is her first college coaching job, and she had previously said experience would be one of the biggest things she would look for in assistants. Cancel at any time. And the student-athletes must have the confidence that their teammates will always have their backs, because defense is a total team effort. The conference would not allow me to do that," Lawson said. Amile Jefferson will be Duke's newest addition to the coaching staff. Theyre starting to come into the huddle, and theyll offer suggestions which is awesome. You could always kind of see that when she was playing and you could hear it when she was calling games, but to get a chance to live it every day, shes as good as there is. Later that season on International Women's Day (March 8) in 2020, Stevens was asked his opinion of Lawson. "I know the organization thinks she's unbelievable. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Image Name Title Email Address Phone; Katie Gearlds: Head Coach 494.0605 494.0605: Beth Couture: She is a former American professional women's basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and a basketball television analyst for ESPN and the Washington Wizards. 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. Jai Lucas. Havas, Mia Last year, we were the 10th-place team in the league playing on Wednesday [in the ACC tournament], said Lawson Monday. 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. Cunningham and Jackson both are coming to Duke from other ACC schools and have been coaching for the past two decades. Duke assistant coach Beth Cunningham will be introduced as Missouri States next head coach Thursday morning, per release. Duke passed that test with flying colors. View Full Bio. A coach is someone that inspires, that encourages, that motivates [] and that challenges you. We wait for life to get easier, Lawson told her Duke team. Gandy arrives from the Rice coaching staff, where he spent the last three seasons. With the loss of the two top frontcourt pieces, Onome Akinbode-James and Jade Williams, along with a slew of key pieces, Lawson needed to revamp the roster. The Irish (24-4) will play in Friday's second quarterfinal at 2 p.m. Duke (24-5) is the No. While the numbers emphasize the improvement on the defensive end, there are some things that they can not explain. A key member of the Blue Devils coaching staff is headed elsewhere. 2023 Duke Athletics. 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. The official Facebook page of Duke University Women's Basketball. Here Are 6 Practices to Start Today, We All Have Thoughts That Spiral Out of Control. If you really know anything about basketball and as youre watching Xs and Os, its all of her coverage and everything that doesnt involve the simple post-up defense. She was previously a news anchor and reporter who covered veterans' issues and breaking news. 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 . Humanity Forward. Women's Basketball But this all still applies to life. "She's elite at what she doesI thought she was head coaching material after just five minutes talking with her." View Full Bio. They beat us playing with a men's ball in the first half and a women's ball in the second half. Last season, Duke allowed 0.76 points per play, which was in the 65th percentile nationally, per Her Hoop Stats. 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. Despite her desire for an appeal, Lawson acknowledged and respected the outcome of the game as played. Another goal achieved. "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. But when ACC play hit, Duke could never find its footing. One of those options could be Kara Lawson. 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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. Buoyed by the success theyve had, the players are raising their ability to play fluidly and adapt to any changes being thrown at them by an opponent. South Carolina's last game was a 66-59 victory over No. The senior guard from Valley Stream, N.Y., was tabbed ACC Defensive Player of . You have to have player buy-in to play good defense, said Lawson. 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. Jackson, Elizabeth More:Status remains uncertain for Notre Dame's Olivia Miles heading into ACC Tournament ND went 10 . McCallie has coached at Duke since. That came during aWizards vs. Hornets game on Jan. 12, 2007. We don't want her to go, but it's on to bigger and better opportunities.". You'll unlock exclusive content, receive access to her monthly video series called Above the Noise with Maria, and much, much more! The goal is to get [opponents] taking a contested shot, and one of them. 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. The obvious answer is Celeste, Lange said when asked about who is key to the defense. She's always been there for me. There is no additional information to display. Take Dukes win at Notre Dame. de Jesus, Ashlon Lawson got her start with the Celtics and served as an assistant during the 2019-20 season. 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