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Michaela Onyenwere Wins June Rookie Of The Month - WNBA
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The Redding, California native brings 27 seasons of collegiate women’s basketball coaching experience, including the past 18 as a Division I head coach. Roberts most recently helmed the University of Utah’s team for nine-plus seasons, where she led the Utes to three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and was named 2023 Pac-12 Coach of the Year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e“Lynne is an outstanding coach and leader,” Sparks Governor and Managing Partner Eric Holoman said. “We are thrilled to bring her decades of winning coaching experience to our organization. Through our comprehensive international search, Lynne’s modern view of basketball, her communication skills, and ability to build relationships made her the right choice for the role.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e“First and foremost, Lynne’s leadership and integrity stand out. 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Her team attempted just 5% of their opportunities from the less efficient mid-range area, much more efficient than the 17% frequency that WNBA teams average.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eAs a standout guard at Enterprise High School in Redding, Roberts earned 1993 Northern Section Player of the Year honors. She then played at Seattle Pacific University, setting a school record with 82 made three-pointers in a season. Roberts began her coaching career as a student assistant at Seattle Pacific while earning her master’s degree, serving as Falcons assistant coach from 1997-2002. She then took the reins as Division II Chico State’s head coach, tallying an 86-31 record. The Wildcats made the DII NCAA Tournament all four seasons Roberts coached them, advancing to the Final Four in 2006.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eFrom 2006-2015, Roberts helmed the Pacific Tigers, earning 2013 Big West Coach of the Year honors, claiming the 2012-13 regular season championship and qualifying for the WNIT each of her final four seasons.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eRoberts has been mentored by the winningest head coach in college basketball history—and Cameron Brink’s former coach\u0026#8211; Tara VanDerveer, who said in 2024 that Roberts’ teams “play what I call beautiful basketball.” Entering 2024-25, which she began as Utah’s head coach, Roberts’ collegiate head coaching record stood at 383-290.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eRoberts will be formally introduced to media during a press conference (simultaneously in-person and virtual) on Thursday, November 21 at 1 p.m. PT at \u003ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://Crypto.com__;!!PMETyfE!JUjPmDJIwknzmJP_QAQ8aWKpoBbBQXbxe3D4QPQVcyduMh_NePtat9hWBRmHIzUeYB1_YcI5$\"\u003eCrypto.com\u003c/a\u003e Arena, alongside General Manager Raegan Pebley. A media advisory containing pertinent details will be distributed shortly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;text-align: center\"\u003e###\u003c/p\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":195073,"type":"post","name":"2025-wnba-draft-lottery-results","title":"Dallas Wings Win Top Pick in 2025 WNBA Draft Presented by State Farm®","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"2025-wnba-draft-lottery-results","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/2025-wnba-draft-lottery-results","excerpt":"The Dallas Wings won the 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm® and will have the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.","timestamp":1731884109000,"date":"2024-11-17T22:55:09Z","modified":"2024-11-17T22:55:51Z","featuredImage":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/WingsLottery.png","category":"Uncategorized","blocksV2":[],"seo":{"keyword":"Dallas Wings Win Top Pick in 2025 WNBA Draft Presented by State Farm®","title":"Dallas Wings Win Top Pick in 2025 WNBA Draft Presented by State Farm®","description":"The Dallas Wings won the 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm® and will have the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.","twitter":{"title":"Dallas Wings Win Top Pick in 2025 WNBA Draft Presented by State Farm®","description":"The Dallas Wings won the 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm® and will have the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/WingsLottery.png","imageId":195074},"facebook":{"title":"Dallas Wings Win Top Pick in 2025 WNBA Draft Presented by State Farm®","description":"The Dallas Wings won the 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm® and will have the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/WingsLottery.png","imageId":195074}},"taxonomy":{"categories":{"2018-wnba-all-star-game":"Uncategorized"},"teams":{"1611661321":"Dallas Wings - 1611661321"}},"useUpdatedDate":false,"shortTitle":"","tentpoleType":"","showSponsorship":false,"authorHide":false,"hidefromNewsFeed":false,"coverImageId":"","coverImage":"","authorOverride":"Official Release","author":{"id":776,"name":"WNBA"},"categoryPrimary":{"name":"","slug":""},"contentFiltered":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e–\u003ci\u003e Los Angeles Sparks Receive Second Pick,\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicago Sky to Select Third, Washington Mystics will Choose Fourth \u003c/i\u003e–\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW YORK, \u003c/b\u003eNov. 17, 2024 – The Dallas Wings today won the 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e®\u003c/span\u003e and will have the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm to be held on Monday, April 14, 2025.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe results of the 24\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eth\u003c/span\u003e annual Lottery were revealed by WNBA Head of League Operations Bethany Donaphin during the 30-minute, \u003ci\u003eWNBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm\u003c/i\u003e special following its presentation of the TCU vs. North Carolina State women’s basketball game. This marks the 13\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eth\u003c/span\u003e consecutive year that ESPN networks has presented the WNBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDallas won the WNBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm for the first time in team history. The franchise had participated in the Lottery 11 times before winning the No. 1 overall selection in the 2025 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Los Angeles Sparks\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003ewill have the second selection and will be followed by the Chicago Sky. The Washington Mystics will choose fourth.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLottery odds were based on the two-year (2023 and 2024) cumulative records of the four teams that did not make the playoffs in the most recent season. With a cumulative record of 25-55, the Sparks had the most assigned combinations (442 out of 1,000) and were guaranteed at least the third pick.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDallas and Chicago, each of whom posted a combined record of 31-49 over the past two seasons, each had 227 chances out of 1,000. Additionally, as a result of a February 2023 trade, Dallas had the right to swap first round picks with Chicago had the Sky’s first round pick been above that of the Wings after the drawing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWashington, 33-47 over the past two seasons, has 104 chances out of 1,000 to win the top pick.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe order of selection for the remainder of the first round as well as the second and third rounds – with the exception of Golden State owning the fifth pick in each round – was determined by inverse order of the teams’ respective regular-season records solely from 2024.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA representative from the accounting firm of Ernst \u0026amp; Young was in attendance to oversee the Lottery process.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe following are results of the 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRESULTS OF WNBA DRAFT LOTTERY 2025 PRESENTED BY STATE FARM\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e®\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%;height: 120px\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;text-align: center;height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;text-align: center;height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombined 2023-2024 Record\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;text-align: center;height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChances (Out of 1,000)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003eDallas Wings\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e31-49\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e227\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003eLos Angeles Sparks\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e25-55\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e442\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003eChicago Sky\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e31-49\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e227\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003eWashington Mystics\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e33-43\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e104\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREMAINING ORDER FOR FIRST ROUND (picks 6-12 based on 2024 Record)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e5. Golden State Valkyries\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e6. Washington Mystics from Atlanta Dream (15-25) via Dallas Wings (Allisha Gray, 1/21/23) (Stephanie Soares draft rights, 4/10/23)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e7. New York Liberty from Phoenix Mercury (19-21) (Mabrey, DeShields, Onyenwere, 2/11/23)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e8. Indiana Fever (20-20)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e9. Seattle Storm (25-15)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e10. Chicago Sky from Connecticut Sun (28-12) (Marina Mabrey, Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson, 7/17/24)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e11. Minnesota Lynx (30-10)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e12. 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Its more than 19,400 agents and 67,000 employees serve over 91 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire, \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003elife\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ehealth\u003c/span\u003e, commercial policies \u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eand \u003c/span\u003efinancial services\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e accounts. \u003c/span\u003eCommercial auto insurance\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e, along with coverage for \u003c/span\u003erenters\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003ebusiness \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eowners\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eboats\u003c/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003emotorcycles\u003c/span\u003e, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 39 on the 2024 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ehttp://www.statefarm.com\u003c/span\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e# # #\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eContacts:\u003c/b\u003e Ron Howard, (212) 407-8641, \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003erhoward@nba.com\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSam Tager, (212) 407-8358, \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003estager@nba.com\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":195052,"type":"post","name":"2024-wnba-community-assist-award","title":"Los Angeles Sparks’ Azurá Stevens Receives Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"2024-wnba-community-assist-award","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/2024-wnba-community-assist-award","excerpt":"WNBA announces that Los Angeles Sparks forward-center Azurá Stevens is the recipient of the Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.","timestamp":1731692532000,"date":"2024-11-15T17:42:12Z","modified":"2024-11-15T17:42:12Z","featuredImage":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/FEATUREIMAGE_Azura.png","category":"Awards,Press Release","blocksV2":[],"seo":{"keyword":"Los Angeles Sparks’ Azurá Stevens Receives Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award","title":"Los Angeles Sparks’ Azurá Stevens Receives Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award","description":"WNBA announces that Los Angeles Sparks forward-center Azurá Stevens is the recipient of the Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.","twitter":{"title":"Los Angeles Sparks’ Azurá Stevens Receives Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award","description":"WNBA announces that Los Angeles Sparks forward-center Azurá Stevens is the recipient of the Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/FEATUREIMAGE_Azura.png","imageId":195054},"facebook":{"title":"Los Angeles Sparks’ Azurá Stevens Receives Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award","description":"WNBA announces that Los Angeles Sparks forward-center Azurá Stevens is the recipient of the Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/FEATUREIMAGE_Azura.png","imageId":195054}},"taxonomy":{"categories":{"awards":"Awards","press-release":"Press Release"}},"useUpdatedDate":false,"shortTitle":"","tentpoleType":"","showSponsorship":false,"authorHide":false,"hidefromNewsFeed":false,"coverImageId":"","coverImage":"","authorOverride":"Official Release","author":{"id":774,"name":"WNBA"},"categoryPrimary":{"name":"","slug":""},"contentFiltered":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW YORK\u003c/strong\u003e, Nov. 15, 2024 – The WNBA announced today that Los Angeles Sparks forward-center Azurá Stevens is the recipient of the Seasonlong WNBA Cares Community Assist Award in recognition of her extensive efforts to support and uplift youth across Los Angeles County and surrounding areas.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the 2024 WNBA season, Stevens participated in local events involving more than 2,000 children. She assisted with a shoe drive, helped conduct several basketball clinics and visited patients at an area hospital multiple times. Stevens also took part in youth outreach programs through her team’s Jr. Sparks platform.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Community outreach is so important because, without a strong community, we wouldn’t be where we are today,” Stevens said. “The people around us help shape our identities, and where I grew up, my community played a huge role in making me the person I am today. I’m incredibly grateful to have been embraced by the Los Angeles community, and I’m excited to continue giving back and deepening my connection here. It’s an honor to be able to inspire, serve and impact the next generation, just as my community did for me.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights of Stevens’ efforts in the community are included below:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir West Skills Clinic:\u003c/strong\u003e On May 8, Stevens worked with youth on fundamental basketball drills and participated in a Q\u0026amp;A session.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShoes That Fit Community Shoe Drive:\u003c/strong\u003e On May 22, Stevens helped distribute 900 pairs of new shoes to the entire student body of South Park Elementary School in an underserved community of South Central Los Angeles.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital Visit:\u003c/strong\u003e On July 15, Stevens made one of several visits to UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital to spend one-on-time with patients and engage with parents and nurses.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJr. Sparks x Shiekh Impact:\u003c/strong\u003e On Aug. 10, Stevens attended a Jr. Sparks x Shiekh Impact back-to-school event for more than 100 girls in Compton. Additionally, on Sept. 16, she helped host a Jr. Sparks clinic and shared tips about healthy habits.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead to Achieve:\u003c/strong\u003e On Sept. 20 at South Park Elementary School, Stevens visited classrooms, read to students and answered questions about being a professional athlete.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStevens recently completed her seventh WNBA season. She has career regular-season averages of 9.4 points and 5.0 rebounds in 176 games. A standout player in high school in North Carolina and in college at Duke and Connecticut, Stevens was selected by the Dallas Wings with the sixth overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft. She has played the last two seasons with the Sparks after stints with the Wings (2018-19) and the Chicago Sky (2020-22).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recognition of Stevens’ commitment to the community, the WNBA will donate $20,000 to United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County in North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e# # #\u003c/p\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":195037,"type":"post","name":"atlanta-dream-hire-karl-smesko-as-head-coach","title":"Atlanta Dream Hire Karl Smesko as Head Coach","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"atlanta-dream-hire-karl-smesko-as-head-coach","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/atlanta-dream-hire-karl-smesko-as-head-coach","excerpt":"The Atlanta Dream hired Karl Smesko as the team’s new Head Coach, the organization announced the big news today.","timestamp":1731517111000,"date":"2024-11-13T16:58:31Z","modified":"2024-11-20T15:12:26Z","featuredImage":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/FEATUREIMAGE_Karl-Smesko.png","category":"Team News","blocksV2":[],"seo":{"keyword":"Atlanta Dream Hire Karl Smesko as Head Coach","title":"Atlanta Dream Hire Karl Smesko as Head Coach","description":"The Atlanta Dream hired Karl Smesko as the team’s new Head Coach, the organization announced the big news today.","twitter":{"title":"Atlanta Dream Hire Karl Smesko as Head Coach","description":"The Atlanta Dream hired Karl Smesko as the team’s new Head Coach, the organization announced the big news today.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/FEATUREIMAGE_Karl-Smesko.png","imageId":195039},"facebook":{"title":"Atlanta Dream Hire Karl Smesko as Head Coach","description":"The Atlanta Dream hired Karl Smesko as the team’s new Head Coach, the organization announced the big news today.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/FEATUREIMAGE_Karl-Smesko.png","imageId":195039}},"taxonomy":{"categories":{"team-news":"Team News"},"teams":{"1611661330":"Atlanta Dream - 1611661330"}},"useUpdatedDate":false,"shortTitle":"","tentpoleType":"","showSponsorship":false,"authorHide":false,"hidefromNewsFeed":false,"coverImageId":"","coverImage":"","authorOverride":"Official Release","author":{"id":774,"name":"WNBA"},"categoryPrimary":{"name":"","slug":""},"contentFiltered":"\u003cdiv class=\"Blocks_Text__1cLuT BlockText\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATLANTA\u003c/strong\u003e (November 13, 2024) – The Atlanta Dream hired Karl Smesko as the team’s new Head Coach, the organization announced today.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the third highest winning percentage (.843) among active coaches in NCAA Division I (DI) women’s basketball history (behind only Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey), Smesko brings over two decades of head coaching experience to the Atlanta Dream. His 672 total wins ranks eighth overall among active head coaches.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Karl is a proven leader with a history of developing his players and creating a winning culture,” said General Manager Dan Padover. “His fast-paced, innovative style of play will be attractive to our players and fans alike. We are excited to have Karl bring his incredible basketball IQ to the Dream.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Blocks_Text__1cLuT BlockText\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Blocks_Text__1cLuT BlockText\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOff the court, Smesko’s impact ripples throughout the basketball universe, particularly as it relates to developing coaches. Currently, 22 of his former players have entered the coaching ranks \u0026#8211; including three on the current Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) staff \u0026#8211; and three of his former assistant coaches are now head coaches at the collegiate level.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is an exciting moment for our fans, the city of Atlanta, and the entire Dream organization,” said Atlanta Dream Majority Owner, Larry Gottesdiener. “A great basketball mind is coming to our city. Karl’s passion for and commitment to women’s basketball bring out the best in everyone around him. I am confident we have found the right leader to take our organization to the next level.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Blocks_Text__1cLuT BlockText\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native of Bath, Ohio, Smesko created and built the FGCU women’s basketball program from the ground up. During his 23 years as the Head Coach, Smesko’s teams have compiled a remarkable overall record of 611-110 (.8.47). His teams have won 14 Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) regular season titles, 11 ASUN tournament championships, and progressed to the NCAA tournament 10 times. Smesko has led FGCU to 25-wins in 14 straight seasons, an accomplishment only matched by UConn.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Blocks_Text__1cLuT BlockText\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I am humbled and honored to be the head coach of the Atlanta Dream,” said Karl Smesko. “I am grateful for a remarkable 23 years at FGCU and will be forever indebted to the amazing women who have played for me, the incredible professionals who have coached with me, and the passionate fanbase who supported us along the way. I’m thankful to the leadership of the Atlanta Dream for their faith in me to lead this organization into the future and can’t wait to get started.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Blocks_Text__1cLuT BlockText\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlanta Dream will host a press conference introducing Karl Smesko as the franchise’s new head coach, accompanied by General Manager Dan Padover, early next week with details to follow.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":195027,"type":"post","name":"dallas-wings-name-curt-miller-evp-general-manager","title":"Dallas Wings Name Curt Miller Executive Vice President and General Manager","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"dallas-wings-name-curt-miller-evp-general-manager","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/dallas-wings-name-curt-miller-evp-general-manager","excerpt":"The Dallas Wings announced the hiring of Curt Miller as Executive Vice President and General Manager. 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Miller comes to the Wings after a two-year stint as Head Coach of the Los Angeles Sparks. Prior to his time in LA, Miller spent seven seasons with the Connecticut Sun, serving as General Manager and Head Coach.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e“Curt Miller is a proven winner with deep experience building and leading WNBA rosters and staffs,” Dallas Wings President \u0026amp; CEO Greg Bibb stated. “I believe Curt’s ability to construct winning teams as well as his success in coaching in the WNBA and beyond will prove invaluable for our organization as we continue our pursuit of a WNBA Championship.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003eMiller, the 2017 WNBA Executive of the Year and two-time Coach of the Year (2017, 2021) has a 165-141 record over nine seasons (2016-24) as a head coach. He served as GM of the Sun in his final six seasons in Connecticut, with the Sun totaling a 126-66 record during that span – the best mark among all WNBA teams between 2017-22. During Miller’s tenure, the Sun went to the WNBA Playoffs six consecutive times, including two Finals appearances (2019, 2022). His win total ranks 11th in league history while reaching 150 total wins the fifth fastest in the league.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e“I am excited to join the Dallas Wings as the new Executive Vice President and General Manager,” said Miller. “I’d like to thank Greg Bibb, Bill Cameron and the rest of the partners for this incredible opportunity. The potential of the Dallas Wings is immeasurable. With a new arena and practice facility on the horizon, a talented roster which is impactful both on the court and in the community, exciting positioning in the upcoming draft, a passionate and loyal fanbase, a fully invested ownership group, and a dedicated front office staff, now is the time for the Wings. As a veteran head coach and GM in the WNBA, I’m looking forward to bringing my experience, passion, and leadership to Texas while we strive to hang a WNBA Championship Banner in Dallas.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003ePrior to his time with the Sun, Miller was an assistant for the Sparks in 2015. Before joining the WNBA ranks, Miller made his mark at the collegiate level at Indiana University (2012-14) and Bowling Green State University (2001-12). In 11 seasons at BGSU, he won eight MAC regular season and five MAC tournament titles. Winning 290 games at the college level and 165 games at the professional level, he is one of only three coaches to win 250+ collegiate games and 150+ WNBA games, joining Van Chancellor and Lin Dunn.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003eOne of Miller’s first priorities with the Wings will be the hiring of the team’s new head coach while also preparing for the upcoming WNBA Expansion Draft, which is scheduled for December 6. Prior to that event, the Wings will learn its draft position in the 2025 WNBA Draft during a live draft special to be aired on ESPN on November 17. In part due to a pick-swap right with the Chicago Sky, the Wings can do no worse than selecting third in the 2025 Draft.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003eIn addition to the hiring of Miller, Bibb announced the front office promotions of Travis Charles and Jasmine Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003eCharles, who previously served as the Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager, was promoted to Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager. He just concluded his 11th season with the organization, overseeing all logistics and strategy for basketball operations in video, scouting and travel.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e“Travis Charles has been one of the longest-serving members of the Wings organization and has risen through the basketball operations ranks to become an invaluable member of our leadership team,” Bibb stated. “Having him work hand-in-hand with Curt on the basketball side of our business will provide us with a deep and talented leadership team.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003eThomas, who was promoted to Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager, recently wrapped up her first season in the Wings’ front office and sidelines as Director of Player Programs and Development Coach. In her role with the Wings, Thomas focused on on-court skill development while also working on programs centered around player services and support, including but not limited to career development, mentorship and philanthropic interests. Thomas had a highly decorated 13-year WNBA playing career, scoring 3,862 points and registering 1,477 assists. The Duke University graduate was a five-time WNBA All-Defensive Team member while playing under Curt Miller during her final eight WNBA seasons. Recognized as one of the most community-focused and socially engaged professional athletes, Thomas is a two-time recipient of the WNBA Community Assist Award having been honored by the League in both 2019 and 2021.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e“Following an exemplary playing career, Jasmine has quickly established herself as one of the rising stars of WNBA front offices,” Bibb stated. “Her ability to connect and support our players on and off the court will provide a valuable resource for our organization. I believe our newly formed basketball leadership team is one that is very talented and highly experienced and I’m excited for our future.”\u003c/p\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":194958,"type":"post","name":"chicago-sky-name-tyler-marsh-as-head-coach","title":"Chicago Sky Name Tyler Marsh as Head Coach","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"chicago-sky-name-tyler-marsh-as-head-coach","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/chicago-sky-name-tyler-marsh-as-head-coach","excerpt":"The Chicago Sky have named Tyler Marsh as the franchise’s head coach, the team announced on Sunday.","timestamp":1730733841000,"date":"2024-11-04T15:24:01Z","modified":"2024-11-04T15:24:01Z","featuredImage":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/TylerMarsh.png","category":"Team News","blocksV2":[],"seo":{"keyword":"Chicago Sky Name Tyler Marsh as Head Coach","title":"Chicago Sky Name Tyler Marsh as Head Coach","description":"The Chicago Sky have named Tyler Marsh as the franchise’s head coach, the team announced on Sunday.","twitter":{"title":"Chicago Sky Name Tyler Marsh as Head Coach","description":"The Chicago Sky have named Tyler Marsh as the franchise’s head coach, the team announced on Sunday.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/TylerMarsh.png","imageId":194959},"facebook":{"title":"Chicago Sky Name Tyler Marsh as Head Coach","description":"The Chicago Sky have named Tyler Marsh as the franchise’s head coach, the team announced on Sunday.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/TylerMarsh.png","imageId":194959}},"taxonomy":{"categories":{"team-news":"Team News"},"teams":{"1611661329":"Chicago Sky - 1611661329"}},"useUpdatedDate":false,"shortTitle":"","tentpoleType":"","showSponsorship":false,"authorHide":false,"hidefromNewsFeed":false,"coverImageId":"","coverImage":"","authorOverride":"Official Release","author":{"id":776,"name":"WNBA"},"categoryPrimary":{"name":"","slug":""},"contentFiltered":"\u003carticle class=\"_Article_n4g1q_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_Article__story_n4g1q_50\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHICAGO (November 3, 2024)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003e —\u003c/b\u003e The Chicago Sky have named Tyler Marsh as the franchise’s head coach, the team announced today.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We promised our fans that we would be very intentional with our next coaching hire, with the goal of being a playoff and championship contender every year,” Nadia Rawlinson, Chicago Sky Co-Owner and Operating Chairman said. “Coach Marsh brings a wealth of successful coaching experience and accountable leadership to our young team, and we look forward to a new era of Chicago Sky basketball with Coach Marsh at the helm.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Today we are excited to welcome Tyler Marsh as the new head coach of the Chicago Sky,” General Manager Jeff Pagliocca said. “Tyler’s relentless work ethic, deep understanding of the game, and his ability to connect with players on a personal level set him apart. His commitment to developing each player’s unique strengths, along with his basketball acumen and calm, composed leadership style, make him an outstanding fit for our team. Tyler is known for his integrity, humility, and focus on building a culture rooted in trust and accountability. We are confident that he will lead the Sky to new heights and inspire our players and fans alike.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I’m so grateful to be the next head coach of the Chicago Sky,” Marsh said. “Thank you to Jeff Pagliocca, Michael Alter and all of Sky ownership for their belief in me to be the next leader of this franchise. I’m looking forward to building relationships with our players and throughout our entire organization as we work towards establishing a championship culture on and off the court. Thank you to Mark Davis, Nikki Fargas and Matt Delsen for the opportunity to be part of one of the greatest sports organizations in the world. Thank you to Coach Hammon, our staff and all of the Aces’ players for allowing me to make history with you as we brought the city of Las Vegas back-to-back championships. I love you all and wouldn’t be in this position without you.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarsh joins the Sky with a plethora of coaching experience as the franchise’s ninth head coach in history. He spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach and head of player development with the Las Vegas Aces, helping lead the team to back-to-back WNBA Championships in 2022 and 2023 and a Commissioner’s Cup Championship win in 2022. In the three years on the Aces coaching staff under Head Coach Becky Hammon, Marsh helped coach the Aces to three straight playoff berths from 2022-24.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to his time with the Aces, Marsh held a similar role as an assistant coach on the NBA side with the Indiana Pacers from 2020-22 under head coaches Rick Carlisle and Nate Bjorkgren. Before Indiana, Marsh won an NBA Championship under Head Coach Nick Nurse in 2019 as the Toronto Raptors’ assistant video coordinator/player development coach.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the NBA, Marsh also coached in the NBA D League — now the G League — with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants from 2016-17, Bakersfield Jam from 2014-15 (currently the Motor City Cruise), Iowa Energy from 2013-14 (currently the Iowa Wolves) and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers from 2012-13.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Miami, Florida native also played collegiately at Alabama Birmingham from 2006-08 and Birmingham-Southern from 2008-10.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarsh is no stranger to coaching, as his father, Donnie Marsh, has been coaching basketball for decades. He is currently an assistant coach for the men’s basketball team at Detroit-Mercy. Marsh also coached under his father as an assistant coach for the Alabama A\u0026amp;M men’s basketball team during the 2017-18 season.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarsh is married to his wife, Kiara, and they have a son together named Jaxxon.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/article\u003e\n","contentText":""}],"total":5723,"pageNext":2,"pages":954,"queryParams":{"page":1,"count":6,"types":"post","exclude-id":"141775","excludeMeta-exclude_from_indexes":true}},"related":[{"id":135559,"type":"post","name":"stephen-curry-and-the-womens-national-basketball-players-association-to-receive-jackie-robinson-sports-awards-during-52nd-naacp-image-awards","title":"Stephen Curry And The Women’s National Basketball Players Association To Receive Jackie Robinson Sports Awards During 52nd NAACP Image Awards","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"stephen-curry-and-the-womens-national-basketball-players-association-to-receive-jackie-robinson-sports-awards-during-52nd-naacp-image-awards","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/stephen-curry-and-the-womens-national-basketball-players-association-to-receive-jackie-robinson-sports-awards-during-52nd-naacp-image-awards","excerpt":"The NAACP announced that it will be awarding two recipients, Stephen Curry and the WNBPA, with the Jackie Robinson Sports Awards.","timestamp":1616161551000,"date":"2021-03-19T13:45:51Z","modified":"2023-05-09T21:04:22Z","featuredImage":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2020/10/sjfeature.jpg","category":"Latest News,Player News","blocksV2":[],"seo":{"keyword":"","title":"Stephen Curry And The Women’s National Basketball Players Association To Receive Jackie Robinson Sports Awards During 52nd NAACP Image Awards - WNBA","description":"The NAACP announced that it will be awarding two recipients, Stephen Curry and the WNBPA, with the Jackie Robinson Sports Awards.","twitter":{"title":"Stephen Curry And The Women’s National Basketball Players Association To Receive Jackie Robinson Sports Awards During 52nd NAACP Image Awards - WNBA","description":"The NAACP announced that it will be awarding two recipients, Stephen Curry and the WNBPA, with the Jackie Robinson Sports Awards.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2020/10/sjfeature.jpg","imageId":""},"facebook":{"title":"Stephen Curry And The Women’s National Basketball Players Association To Receive Jackie Robinson Sports Awards During 52nd NAACP Image Awards - WNBA","description":"The NAACP announced that it will be awarding two recipients, Stephen Curry and the WNBPA, with the Jackie Robinson Sports Awards.","image":"","imageId":"133710"}},"taxonomy":{"categories":{"latest-news":"Latest News","player-news":"Player News"},"tags":{"naacp":"NAACP","nneka-ogwumike":"Nneka Ogwumike","steph-curry":"Steph Curry","terri-jackson":"Terri Jackson","wnba":"WNBA","wnbpa":"WNBPA"},"teams":{"1611661313":"New York Liberty - 1611661313","1611661317":"Phoenix Mercury - 1611661317","1611661319":"Las Vegas Aces - 1611661319","1611661320":"Los Angeles Sparks - 1611661320","1611661321":"Dallas Wings - 1611661321","1611661322":"Washington Mystics - 1611661322","1611661323":"Connecticut Sun - 1611661323","1611661324":"Minnesota Lynx - 1611661324","1611661325":"Indiana Fever - 1611661325","1611661328":"Seattle Storm - 1611661328","1611661329":"Chicago Sky - 1611661329","1611661330":"Atlanta Dream - 1611661330"},"players":{"203014":"Nneka Ogwumike - 203014"}},"useUpdatedDate":false,"shortTitle":"","tentpoleType":"","showSponsorship":false,"authorHide":false,"hidefromNewsFeed":false,"coverImageId":"","coverImage":"","authorOverride":"Official Release","author":{"id":682,"name":"hasteinbrenner"},"categoryPrimary":{"name":"","slug":""},"contentFiltered":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-image size-full\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2020/09/wnbaallplayers_cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132721 size-full\"/\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn behalf of the NAACP\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEVERLY HILLS, CA (March 18, 2021)\u003c/strong\u003e – Today, in a historical first, the NAACP announced that it will be awarding two recipients, NBA superstar Stephen Curry and The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), with the Jackie Robinson Sports Awards. Additionally, Misty Copeland will be honored with the prestigious Spingarn Medal in addition to Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony who will receive the Activist of the Year award and Madison Potts who will receive the Youth Activist of the Year award. The awards will be presented during the 52nd NAACP Image Awards Virtual Experience presented by Wells Fargo taking place March 22nd \u0026#8211; 27th.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe week-long Virtual Experience, which will stream \u003ca href=\"http://naacpimageawards.net\"\u003enaacpimageawards.net\u003c/a\u003e will invite fans to join the Image Awards in a celebration of “Black Excellence”\u0026#8211;including virtual red carpet, curated conversation series, a theatre featuring past performances and speeches and an after party celebration following the LIVE show airing on BET and simulcast across ViacomCBS Networks including CBS, BET Her, VH1, MTV, MTV2, and LOGO on Saturday, March 27th, 2021 at 8/7c.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NAACP Jackie Robinson Sports Awards will be presented to both Stephen Curry and The WNBA Players Association for their high achievements in athletics in addition to their contributions in the pursuit of social justice, civil rights and community involvement. Previous recipients include Michael Jordan, Jim Brown, The Harlem Globetrotters, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Sugar Ray Leonard, Eddie Robinson, among others.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver his 11-year career in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry has become one of the most influential stars both on and off the basketball court. He has won three NBA championships, two MVP awards, and holds seven NBA all-star selections. Off the court, he is a youth advocate recently launching Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation with his wife Ayesha Curry which seeks to unlock the potential of every child by providing underprivileged children with the fundamental resources they need to thrive in life. In addition, he collaborated with Under Armour to launch Curry Brand, a purpose-led performance brand with a mission to ensure every young person has equitable access to sport.The award will be presented to Curry by Stacey Abrams, during the virtual awards show Friday, March 26th.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1998, The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), is the first labor union for professional women athletes. Over the years, the WNBPA has been at the forefront of helping players advocate for social justice, most recently working with the WNBA to launch the players\u0026#8217; new platform called, The Justice Movement, which amplifies the voices and leadership of the players. In 2020 the WNBPA assisted with the creation of a Social Justice Council, the first of its kind in professional sports, whose mission is to be a driving force of necessary and continuing conversations about race, voting rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, public health initiatives, and gun control amongst other important societal issues. The Players Association has also formed an external group of industry leaders, movers and shakers, known as the WNBPA Board of Advocates, to further support the advocacy, philanthropy and entrepreneurial efforts of the players. The Jackie Robinson Sports Award will be presented by Jemele Hill and accepted by WNBPA President and 2016 WNBA Most Valuable Player, Nneka Ogwumike on behalf of the dynamic and united women of The W, during the virtual awards show Thursday, March 25th.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBallet dancer Misty Copeland will receive the prestigious Spingarn Medal, which is presented annually in recognition of the highest or noblest achievement by a living African American during the preceding year or years. Copeland made history by becoming the first African American Female Principal Dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. Throughout her career, she has worked with many charitable organizations and is dedicated to giving of her time to work with and mentor young girls and boys. In 2014, President Obama appointed Misty to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. Previous recipients of this award include: Mrs. Daisy Bates (Little Rock Nine), Jesse L. Jackson, Myrlie Evers-Williams, Earl G. Graves Sr., Oprah Winfrey, Cecily Tyson, Harry Belafonte, and Sidney Poitier. The Spingarn medal will be presented to Copelandby Susan Fales Hill, during the virtual awards show on Tuesday, March 23rd.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a year that was marked by a surging movement of activism and activists of all ages using their voices to create change, the NAACP will recognize Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony with Activist of the Year award and Madison Potts with the Youth Activist of the Year award. Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, NAACP president of the Detroit branch, will be recognized for his tireless work over the past year helping community members in Detroit combat the COVID-19 crisis, protect their voting rights, and fight for social justice. Madison Potts will be recognized for her exemplary work in Georgia, as an organizer with voter education and registration in the primary election, general election, and 2020 GA Senate runoff election.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NAACP Image Awards additionally announced the full line-up of events taking place virtually from March 22nd-27th. In the week leading up to the LIVE broadcast of the show, the NAACP Image Awards will launch a Virtual Experience presented by Wells Fargo, which will invite fans into a curated “Black Excellence” experience right from the comfort of their own home. The experience will include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe non-televised awards program which will include a pre-awards show hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner and celebrity presenters Nicole Beharie, the cast of BET\u0026#8217;s Bigger, Tamar Braxton, Damson Idris, Daymond John, Leslie Jones, Javicia Leslie, Madalen Mills, MAJOR., Method Man, Retta \u0026amp; Reno Wilson (from Good Girls), Marcus Scribner, JB Smoove, Terrence Terrell, Susan Kelechi Watson and CeCe Winans.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtual red carpet hosted by Tanika Ray.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA conversation and panel series with the NAACP Hollywood Bureau featuring Miles Brown and President Derrick Johnson.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Our Stories, Our Culture program including “A Conversation With…” presented by Ford Motor Company which will salute to Essential Workers as well as a web series called Fashion Pull-Up hosted by celebrity wardrobe stylists, GooGoo Atkins and Apuje Kalu which will explore the most-notable fashion moments from the NAACP Image Awards’ red carpet.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The NAACP Theatre which will showcase past Image Awards’ performances and speeches. 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Jones received six votes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Dangerfield:\u003c/strong\u003e Dangerfield, who was selected in the second round (16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e pick overall) in the 2020 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm, became the first player not selected in the first round of the WNBA Draft to win Rookie of the Year. She ranked 11\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e in the WNBA in scoring (16.2 ppg, pacing the Lynx) and third in free throw percentage (92.2) while starting 19 of her 21 regular-season games and logging 30.0 minutes per contest. Among rookies, Dangerfield ranked first in free throw percentage, second in scoring, minutes and assists (3.6 apg), tied for fourth in steals (0.86 spg) and fifth in field goal percentage (47.1).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulie Allemand:\u003c/strong\u003e Among rookies, the 5-8 guard from Belgium finished first in assists (5.8 apg), second in rebounds (4.5 rpg) and three-point field goal percentage (47.8), and fifth in scoring (8.5 ppg). Allemand, the 33rd pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft by Indiana, made her WNBA debut this season, starting all 22 games and becoming the first rookie in league history to average 8.0 points, 5.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChennedy Carter:\u003c/strong\u003e Carter, the fourth pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm, ranked eighth in the league in scoring (17.4 ppg), tops among rookies. She also ranked third among rookies in assists (3.4 apg) and steals (0.9 spg). At 21 years and 266 days, Carter became the youngest player in history to score at least 30 points in a game when she tallied 35 points against Seattle on Aug. 6. Despite being sidelined for six games with an ankle injury, the 5-9 guard started all 16 games in which she played and recorded at least 20 points in eight contests.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatou Sabally:\u003c/strong\u003e The 6-4 forward became just the fourth rookie in WNBA history to average at least 13.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists, joining Tamika Catchings, Candace Parker and Breanna Stewart. Among rookies, Sabally ranked first in rebounds and third in scoring. She started 14 of the 16 games she played and led the Wings in all rebounding categories, including defensive rebounds (5.2 rpg) and offensive rebounds (2.6 rpg). 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Diggs and Weatherspoon will work closely with the team’s two-way players and will accompany them to and from their transfers to the Pelicans’ G League affiliate, the Erie BayHawks.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I am thrilled to welcome and AJ and Teresa to our coaching staff here in New Orleans,” said Pelicans Head Coach Alvin Gentry. “As we continue to put an increased emphasis on player development, AJ and Teresa will play an integral role with our younger players and will be a huge asset to our players and staff both here in New Orleans and Erie.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to landing in New Orleans, Diggs had coaching stints in the NBA G League with the Maine Red Claws, Austin Spurs and most recently, Raptors 905, where he was a member of Jerry Stackhouse’s staff that captured the NBA G League Championship in 2017.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native of Long Beach, Calif., Diggs was a four-year letter-winner at the University of California-Berkeley, appearing in 116 career games for the Golden Bears. After a brief playing stint in the NBA G League, Diggs returned to school, earning his MBA from Loyola Marymount. Upon graduation, Diggs worked as a coach and in the recreation field in California, helping found Elite Skills Academy and serving as the director of basketball operations for Athlete’s Performance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost recently, Weatherspoon served as the Director of Player and Franchise Development with the WNBA’s New York Liberty for the previous four seasons. Prior to her time in the Liberty front office, Weatherspoon was the head coach at her alma mater, Louisiana Tech University, from 2009-14, leading the Lady Techsters to a 99-71 (.582) record over six seasons, making consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament in 2010 and 2011, and winning the WAC tournament in 2010. 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I invite you to join me as the Dream builds momentum in Atlanta!”\u003cbr /\u003e\nFounded in 2007, the Dream has qualified for the WNBA Playoffs eight times and has reached the WNBA Finals three times. The team’s former owners, Dream Too LLC, the Atlanta Dream ownership group, purchased the team in 2011.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMary Brock and Kelly Loeffler commented on the transaction saying, \u0026#8220;Ten years ago we stepped up to keep the Dream in Atlanta, as an important asset for a vibrant and diverse city. It was also important to us to help level the playing field for women\u0026#8217;s professional sports. We are proud of what we accomplished and wish the team well in their next chapter. We will always value the hard work and dedication, and the memories, fans and friendships that sustained our commitment to the Atlanta Dream over the last decade.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dream will play the 2021 season at the Gateway Center Arena at College Park, a multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue. 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The Redding, California native brings 27 seasons of collegiate women’s basketball coaching experience, including the past 18 as a Division I head coach. Roberts most recently helmed the University of Utah’s team for nine-plus seasons, where she led the Utes to three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and was named 2023 Pac-12 Coach of the Year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e“Lynne is an outstanding coach and leader,” Sparks Governor and Managing Partner Eric Holoman said. “We are thrilled to bring her decades of winning coaching experience to our organization. Through our comprehensive international search, Lynne’s modern view of basketball, her communication skills, and ability to build relationships made her the right choice for the role.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e“First and foremost, Lynne’s leadership and integrity stand out. Her ability to partner with players while creating a winning culture will translate as we continue our path toward championship contention. Lynne has a dynamic and forward-thinking offensive mind, and her up-tempo style fits perfectly with the way we want to play,” General Manager Raegan Pebley added. “We love how she maximized her talent at Utah in one of the nation’s strongest conferences. We are honored to welcome Lynne and her family to Los Angeles.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eThe veteran coach was hired by Utah in 2015, going 18-15 in her first year after taking over a 9-21 team. Roberts led the Utes to the Sweet Sixteen in 2023 and won the Pac-12 regular season championship. Her teams spent 40 consecutive weeks ranked in the Top 25 and 14 straight weeks in the Top 10, ranking as high as No. 2 in the nation. Average home attendance in Roberts’ tenure skyrocketed from 594 to 7,209. At Utah, Roberts coached 2024 No. 8 overall draft pick Alissa Pili and 2019 third-round selection Megan Huff.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e “I am honored to be named the next head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks,” Roberts said. “I want to thank our ownership group for this incredible opportunity. From conversations with Eric Holoman and Reagan Pebley, it is evident that we share a like-minded commitment toward creating a winning culture and team. The Sparks have a talented roster with tremendous upside, and we will compete tirelessly for WNBA championships. I believe Los Angeles should be the premier market in the WNBA, and I’m eager to partner with our players and front office to make this happen.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eThe past three seasons, Roberts’ teams have displayed historic efficiency, ranking No. 1 in the nation in field goal attempts from beyond the three-point line and at the rim, second in overall offensive rating, and third in effective field goal percentage. Collectively, these squads rank fifth among all DI schools in three-pointers made across the last three campaigns. In 2023-24, Roberts’ Utes shot 95% of their shots from beyond the arc, at the rim or in the paint. Her team attempted just 5% of their opportunities from the less efficient mid-range area, much more efficient than the 17% frequency that WNBA teams average.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eAs a standout guard at Enterprise High School in Redding, Roberts earned 1993 Northern Section Player of the Year honors. She then played at Seattle Pacific University, setting a school record with 82 made three-pointers in a season. Roberts began her coaching career as a student assistant at Seattle Pacific while earning her master’s degree, serving as Falcons assistant coach from 1997-2002. She then took the reins as Division II Chico State’s head coach, tallying an 86-31 record. The Wildcats made the DII NCAA Tournament all four seasons Roberts coached them, advancing to the Final Four in 2006.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eFrom 2006-2015, Roberts helmed the Pacific Tigers, earning 2013 Big West Coach of the Year honors, claiming the 2012-13 regular season championship and qualifying for the WNIT each of her final four seasons.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eRoberts has been mentored by the winningest head coach in college basketball history—and Cameron Brink’s former coach\u0026#8211; Tara VanDerveer, who said in 2024 that Roberts’ teams “play what I call beautiful basketball.” Entering 2024-25, which she began as Utah’s head coach, Roberts’ collegiate head coaching record stood at 383-290.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eRoberts will be formally introduced to media during a press conference (simultaneously in-person and virtual) on Thursday, November 21 at 1 p.m. PT at \u003ca href=\"https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://Crypto.com__;!!PMETyfE!JUjPmDJIwknzmJP_QAQ8aWKpoBbBQXbxe3D4QPQVcyduMh_NePtat9hWBRmHIzUeYB1_YcI5$\"\u003eCrypto.com\u003c/a\u003e Arena, alongside General Manager Raegan Pebley. 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This marks the 13\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eth\u003c/span\u003e consecutive year that ESPN networks has presented the WNBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDallas won the WNBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm for the first time in team history. The franchise had participated in the Lottery 11 times before winning the No. 1 overall selection in the 2025 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Los Angeles Sparks\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003ewill have the second selection and will be followed by the Chicago Sky. The Washington Mystics will choose fourth.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLottery odds were based on the two-year (2023 and 2024) cumulative records of the four teams that did not make the playoffs in the most recent season. 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Additionally, as a result of a February 2023 trade, Dallas had the right to swap first round picks with Chicago had the Sky’s first round pick been above that of the Wings after the drawing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWashington, 33-47 over the past two seasons, has 104 chances out of 1,000 to win the top pick.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe order of selection for the remainder of the first round as well as the second and third rounds – with the exception of Golden State owning the fifth pick in each round – was determined by inverse order of the teams’ respective regular-season records solely from 2024.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA representative from the accounting firm of Ernst \u0026amp; Young was in attendance to oversee the Lottery process.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe following are results of the 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRESULTS OF WNBA DRAFT LOTTERY 2025 PRESENTED BY STATE FARM\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e®\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%;height: 120px\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;text-align: center;height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;text-align: center;height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombined 2023-2024 Record\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;text-align: center;height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChances (Out of 1,000)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003eDallas Wings\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e31-49\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e227\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003eLos Angeles Sparks\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e25-55\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e442\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003eChicago Sky\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e31-49\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e227\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003eWashington Mystics\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e33-43\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%;height: 24px\"\u003e104\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREMAINING ORDER FOR FIRST ROUND (picks 6-12 based on 2024 Record)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e5. Golden State Valkyries\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e6. Washington Mystics from Atlanta Dream (15-25) via Dallas Wings (Allisha Gray, 1/21/23) (Stephanie Soares draft rights, 4/10/23)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e7. New York Liberty from Phoenix Mercury (19-21) (Mabrey, DeShields, Onyenwere, 2/11/23)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e8. Indiana Fever (20-20)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e9. Seattle Storm (25-15)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e10. Chicago Sky from Connecticut Sun (28-12) (Marina Mabrey, Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson, 7/17/24)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e11. Minnesota Lynx (30-10)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e12. 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For more information, please visit \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ehttp://www.statefarm.com\u003c/span\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e# # #\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eContacts:\u003c/b\u003e Ron Howard, (212) 407-8641, \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003erhoward@nba.com\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSam Tager, (212) 407-8358, \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003estager@nba.com\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":195052,"type":"post","name":"2024-wnba-community-assist-award","title":"Los Angeles Sparks’ Azurá Stevens Receives Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"2024-wnba-community-assist-award","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/2024-wnba-community-assist-award","excerpt":"WNBA announces that Los Angeles Sparks forward-center Azurá Stevens is the recipient of the Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.","timestamp":1731692532000,"date":"2024-11-15T17:42:12Z","modified":"2024-11-15T17:42:12Z","featuredImage":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/FEATUREIMAGE_Azura.png","category":"Awards,Press Release","blocksV2":[],"seo":{"keyword":"Los Angeles Sparks’ Azurá Stevens Receives Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award","title":"Los Angeles Sparks’ Azurá Stevens Receives Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award","description":"WNBA announces that Los Angeles Sparks forward-center Azurá Stevens is the recipient of the Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.","twitter":{"title":"Los Angeles Sparks’ Azurá Stevens Receives Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award","description":"WNBA announces that Los Angeles Sparks forward-center Azurá Stevens is the recipient of the Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/FEATUREIMAGE_Azura.png","imageId":195054},"facebook":{"title":"Los Angeles Sparks’ Azurá Stevens Receives Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award","description":"WNBA announces that Los Angeles Sparks forward-center Azurá Stevens is the recipient of the Season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/FEATUREIMAGE_Azura.png","imageId":195054}},"taxonomy":{"categories":{"awards":"Awards","press-release":"Press Release"}},"useUpdatedDate":false,"shortTitle":"","tentpoleType":"","showSponsorship":false,"authorHide":false,"hidefromNewsFeed":false,"coverImageId":"","coverImage":"","authorOverride":"Official Release","author":{"id":774,"name":"WNBA"},"categoryPrimary":{"name":"","slug":""},"contentFiltered":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW YORK\u003c/strong\u003e, Nov. 15, 2024 – The WNBA announced today that Los Angeles Sparks forward-center Azurá Stevens is the recipient of the Seasonlong WNBA Cares Community Assist Award in recognition of her extensive efforts to support and uplift youth across Los Angeles County and surrounding areas.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the 2024 WNBA season, Stevens participated in local events involving more than 2,000 children. She assisted with a shoe drive, helped conduct several basketball clinics and visited patients at an area hospital multiple times. Stevens also took part in youth outreach programs through her team’s Jr. Sparks platform.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Community outreach is so important because, without a strong community, we wouldn’t be where we are today,” Stevens said. “The people around us help shape our identities, and where I grew up, my community played a huge role in making me the person I am today. I’m incredibly grateful to have been embraced by the Los Angeles community, and I’m excited to continue giving back and deepening my connection here. It’s an honor to be able to inspire, serve and impact the next generation, just as my community did for me.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights of Stevens’ efforts in the community are included below:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir West Skills Clinic:\u003c/strong\u003e On May 8, Stevens worked with youth on fundamental basketball drills and participated in a Q\u0026amp;A session.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShoes That Fit Community Shoe Drive:\u003c/strong\u003e On May 22, Stevens helped distribute 900 pairs of new shoes to the entire student body of South Park Elementary School in an underserved community of South Central Los Angeles.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital Visit:\u003c/strong\u003e On July 15, Stevens made one of several visits to UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital to spend one-on-time with patients and engage with parents and nurses.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJr. Sparks x Shiekh Impact:\u003c/strong\u003e On Aug. 10, Stevens attended a Jr. Sparks x Shiekh Impact back-to-school event for more than 100 girls in Compton. Additionally, on Sept. 16, she helped host a Jr. Sparks clinic and shared tips about healthy habits.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead to Achieve:\u003c/strong\u003e On Sept. 20 at South Park Elementary School, Stevens visited classrooms, read to students and answered questions about being a professional athlete.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStevens recently completed her seventh WNBA season. She has career regular-season averages of 9.4 points and 5.0 rebounds in 176 games. A standout player in high school in North Carolina and in college at Duke and Connecticut, Stevens was selected by the Dallas Wings with the sixth overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft. She has played the last two seasons with the Sparks after stints with the Wings (2018-19) and the Chicago Sky (2020-22).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recognition of Stevens’ commitment to the community, the WNBA will donate $20,000 to United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County in North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e# # #\u003c/p\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":195037,"type":"post","name":"atlanta-dream-hire-karl-smesko-as-head-coach","title":"Atlanta Dream Hire Karl Smesko as Head Coach","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"atlanta-dream-hire-karl-smesko-as-head-coach","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/atlanta-dream-hire-karl-smesko-as-head-coach","excerpt":"The Atlanta Dream hired Karl Smesko as the team’s new Head Coach, the organization announced the big news today.","timestamp":1731517111000,"date":"2024-11-13T16:58:31Z","modified":"2024-11-20T15:12:26Z","featuredImage":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/FEATUREIMAGE_Karl-Smesko.png","category":"Team News","blocksV2":[],"seo":{"keyword":"Atlanta Dream Hire Karl Smesko as Head Coach","title":"Atlanta Dream Hire Karl Smesko as Head Coach","description":"The Atlanta Dream hired Karl Smesko as the team’s new Head Coach, the organization announced the big news today.","twitter":{"title":"Atlanta Dream Hire Karl Smesko as Head Coach","description":"The Atlanta Dream hired Karl Smesko as the team’s new Head Coach, the organization announced the big news today.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/FEATUREIMAGE_Karl-Smesko.png","imageId":195039},"facebook":{"title":"Atlanta Dream Hire Karl Smesko as Head Coach","description":"The Atlanta Dream hired Karl Smesko as the team’s new Head Coach, the organization announced the big news today.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/FEATUREIMAGE_Karl-Smesko.png","imageId":195039}},"taxonomy":{"categories":{"team-news":"Team News"},"teams":{"1611661330":"Atlanta Dream - 1611661330"}},"useUpdatedDate":false,"shortTitle":"","tentpoleType":"","showSponsorship":false,"authorHide":false,"hidefromNewsFeed":false,"coverImageId":"","coverImage":"","authorOverride":"Official Release","author":{"id":774,"name":"WNBA"},"categoryPrimary":{"name":"","slug":""},"contentFiltered":"\u003cdiv class=\"Blocks_Text__1cLuT BlockText\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATLANTA\u003c/strong\u003e (November 13, 2024) – The Atlanta Dream hired Karl Smesko as the team’s new Head Coach, the organization announced today.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the third highest winning percentage (.843) among active coaches in NCAA Division I (DI) women’s basketball history (behind only Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey), Smesko brings over two decades of head coaching experience to the Atlanta Dream. His 672 total wins ranks eighth overall among active head coaches.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Karl is a proven leader with a history of developing his players and creating a winning culture,” said General Manager Dan Padover. “His fast-paced, innovative style of play will be attractive to our players and fans alike. We are excited to have Karl bring his incredible basketball IQ to the Dream.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Blocks_Text__1cLuT BlockText\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Blocks_Text__1cLuT BlockText\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOff the court, Smesko’s impact ripples throughout the basketball universe, particularly as it relates to developing coaches. Currently, 22 of his former players have entered the coaching ranks \u0026#8211; including three on the current Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) staff \u0026#8211; and three of his former assistant coaches are now head coaches at the collegiate level.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is an exciting moment for our fans, the city of Atlanta, and the entire Dream organization,” said Atlanta Dream Majority Owner, Larry Gottesdiener. “A great basketball mind is coming to our city. Karl’s passion for and commitment to women’s basketball bring out the best in everyone around him. I am confident we have found the right leader to take our organization to the next level.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Blocks_Text__1cLuT BlockText\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native of Bath, Ohio, Smesko created and built the FGCU women’s basketball program from the ground up. During his 23 years as the Head Coach, Smesko’s teams have compiled a remarkable overall record of 611-110 (.8.47). His teams have won 14 Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) regular season titles, 11 ASUN tournament championships, and progressed to the NCAA tournament 10 times. Smesko has led FGCU to 25-wins in 14 straight seasons, an accomplishment only matched by UConn.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Blocks_Text__1cLuT BlockText\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I am humbled and honored to be the head coach of the Atlanta Dream,” said Karl Smesko. “I am grateful for a remarkable 23 years at FGCU and will be forever indebted to the amazing women who have played for me, the incredible professionals who have coached with me, and the passionate fanbase who supported us along the way. I’m thankful to the leadership of the Atlanta Dream for their faith in me to lead this organization into the future and can’t wait to get started.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Blocks_Text__1cLuT BlockText\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlanta Dream will host a press conference introducing Karl Smesko as the franchise’s new head coach, accompanied by General Manager Dan Padover, early next week with details to follow.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":195027,"type":"post","name":"dallas-wings-name-curt-miller-evp-general-manager","title":"Dallas Wings Name Curt Miller Executive Vice President and General Manager","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"dallas-wings-name-curt-miller-evp-general-manager","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/dallas-wings-name-curt-miller-evp-general-manager","excerpt":"The Dallas Wings announced the hiring of Curt Miller as Executive Vice President and General Manager. Miller comes to the Wings after a two-year stint as Head Coach of the Los Angeles Sparks.","timestamp":1731084556000,"date":"2024-11-08T16:49:16Z","modified":"2024-11-08T16:49:16Z","featuredImage":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/CurtMiller.png","category":"Team News","blocksV2":[],"seo":{"keyword":"Dallas Wings Name Curt Miller Executive Vice President and General Manager","title":"Dallas Wings Name Curt Miller Executive Vice President and General Manager","description":"The Dallas Wings announced the hiring of Curt Miller as Executive Vice President and General Manager.","twitter":{"title":"Dallas Wings Name Curt Miller Executive Vice President and General Manager","description":"The Dallas Wings announced the hiring of Curt Miller as Executive Vice President and General Manager. 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Miller comes to the Wings after a two-year stint as Head Coach of the Los Angeles Sparks.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/CurtMiller.png","imageId":195028}},"taxonomy":{"categories":{"team-news":"Team News"},"teams":{"1611661321":"Dallas Wings - 1611661321"}},"useUpdatedDate":false,"shortTitle":"","tentpoleType":"","showSponsorship":false,"authorHide":false,"hidefromNewsFeed":false,"coverImageId":"","coverImage":"","authorOverride":"Official Release","author":{"id":776,"name":"WNBA"},"categoryPrimary":{"name":"","slug":""},"contentFiltered":"\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eWings promote Travis Charles to Senior Vice President \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eand\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e Assistant General Manager and Jasmine Thomas to Vice President \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eand\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e Assistant General Manager\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eArlington, TX\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e (\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eNov\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e. 08\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e, 2024) –\u003c/span\u003e The Dallas Wings announced the hiring of Curt Miller as Executive Vice President and General Manager. Miller comes to the Wings after a two-year stint as Head Coach of the Los Angeles Sparks. Prior to his time in LA, Miller spent seven seasons with the Connecticut Sun, serving as General Manager and Head Coach.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e“Curt Miller is a proven winner with deep experience building and leading WNBA rosters and staffs,” Dallas Wings President \u0026amp; CEO Greg Bibb stated. “I believe Curt’s ability to construct winning teams as well as his success in coaching in the WNBA and beyond will prove invaluable for our organization as we continue our pursuit of a WNBA Championship.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003eMiller, the 2017 WNBA Executive of the Year and two-time Coach of the Year (2017, 2021) has a 165-141 record over nine seasons (2016-24) as a head coach. He served as GM of the Sun in his final six seasons in Connecticut, with the Sun totaling a 126-66 record during that span – the best mark among all WNBA teams between 2017-22. During Miller’s tenure, the Sun went to the WNBA Playoffs six consecutive times, including two Finals appearances (2019, 2022). His win total ranks 11th in league history while reaching 150 total wins the fifth fastest in the league.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e“I am excited to join the Dallas Wings as the new Executive Vice President and General Manager,” said Miller. “I’d like to thank Greg Bibb, Bill Cameron and the rest of the partners for this incredible opportunity. The potential of the Dallas Wings is immeasurable. With a new arena and practice facility on the horizon, a talented roster which is impactful both on the court and in the community, exciting positioning in the upcoming draft, a passionate and loyal fanbase, a fully invested ownership group, and a dedicated front office staff, now is the time for the Wings. As a veteran head coach and GM in the WNBA, I’m looking forward to bringing my experience, passion, and leadership to Texas while we strive to hang a WNBA Championship Banner in Dallas.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003ePrior to his time with the Sun, Miller was an assistant for the Sparks in 2015. Before joining the WNBA ranks, Miller made his mark at the collegiate level at Indiana University (2012-14) and Bowling Green State University (2001-12). In 11 seasons at BGSU, he won eight MAC regular season and five MAC tournament titles. Winning 290 games at the college level and 165 games at the professional level, he is one of only three coaches to win 250+ collegiate games and 150+ WNBA games, joining Van Chancellor and Lin Dunn.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003eOne of Miller’s first priorities with the Wings will be the hiring of the team’s new head coach while also preparing for the upcoming WNBA Expansion Draft, which is scheduled for December 6. Prior to that event, the Wings will learn its draft position in the 2025 WNBA Draft during a live draft special to be aired on ESPN on November 17. In part due to a pick-swap right with the Chicago Sky, the Wings can do no worse than selecting third in the 2025 Draft.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003eIn addition to the hiring of Miller, Bibb announced the front office promotions of Travis Charles and Jasmine Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003eCharles, who previously served as the Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager, was promoted to Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager. He just concluded his 11th season with the organization, overseeing all logistics and strategy for basketball operations in video, scouting and travel.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e“Travis Charles has been one of the longest-serving members of the Wings organization and has risen through the basketball operations ranks to become an invaluable member of our leadership team,” Bibb stated. “Having him work hand-in-hand with Curt on the basketball side of our business will provide us with a deep and talented leadership team.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003eThomas, who was promoted to Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager, recently wrapped up her first season in the Wings’ front office and sidelines as Director of Player Programs and Development Coach. In her role with the Wings, Thomas focused on on-court skill development while also working on programs centered around player services and support, including but not limited to career development, mentorship and philanthropic interests. Thomas had a highly decorated 13-year WNBA playing career, scoring 3,862 points and registering 1,477 assists. The Duke University graduate was a five-time WNBA All-Defensive Team member while playing under Curt Miller during her final eight WNBA seasons. Recognized as one of the most community-focused and socially engaged professional athletes, Thomas is a two-time recipient of the WNBA Community Assist Award having been honored by the League in both 2019 and 2021.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s6\"\u003e“Following an exemplary playing career, Jasmine has quickly established herself as one of the rising stars of WNBA front offices,” Bibb stated. “Her ability to connect and support our players on and off the court will provide a valuable resource for our organization. I believe our newly formed basketball leadership team is one that is very talented and highly experienced and I’m excited for our future.”\u003c/p\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":194958,"type":"post","name":"chicago-sky-name-tyler-marsh-as-head-coach","title":"Chicago Sky Name Tyler Marsh as Head Coach","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"chicago-sky-name-tyler-marsh-as-head-coach","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/chicago-sky-name-tyler-marsh-as-head-coach","excerpt":"The Chicago Sky have named Tyler Marsh as the franchise’s head coach, the team announced on Sunday.","timestamp":1730733841000,"date":"2024-11-04T15:24:01Z","modified":"2024-11-04T15:24:01Z","featuredImage":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/TylerMarsh.png","category":"Team News","blocksV2":[],"seo":{"keyword":"Chicago Sky Name Tyler Marsh as Head Coach","title":"Chicago Sky Name Tyler Marsh as Head Coach","description":"The Chicago Sky have named Tyler Marsh as the franchise’s head coach, the team announced on Sunday.","twitter":{"title":"Chicago Sky Name Tyler Marsh as Head Coach","description":"The Chicago Sky have named Tyler Marsh as the franchise’s head coach, the team announced on Sunday.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/TylerMarsh.png","imageId":194959},"facebook":{"title":"Chicago Sky Name Tyler Marsh as Head Coach","description":"The Chicago Sky have named Tyler Marsh as the franchise’s head coach, the team announced on Sunday.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2024/11/TylerMarsh.png","imageId":194959}},"taxonomy":{"categories":{"team-news":"Team News"},"teams":{"1611661329":"Chicago Sky - 1611661329"}},"useUpdatedDate":false,"shortTitle":"","tentpoleType":"","showSponsorship":false,"authorHide":false,"hidefromNewsFeed":false,"coverImageId":"","coverImage":"","authorOverride":"Official Release","author":{"id":776,"name":"WNBA"},"categoryPrimary":{"name":"","slug":""},"contentFiltered":"\u003carticle class=\"_Article_n4g1q_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_Article__story_n4g1q_50\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHICAGO (November 3, 2024)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003e —\u003c/b\u003e The Chicago Sky have named Tyler Marsh as the franchise’s head coach, the team announced today.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We promised our fans that we would be very intentional with our next coaching hire, with the goal of being a playoff and championship contender every year,” Nadia Rawlinson, Chicago Sky Co-Owner and Operating Chairman said. “Coach Marsh brings a wealth of successful coaching experience and accountable leadership to our young team, and we look forward to a new era of Chicago Sky basketball with Coach Marsh at the helm.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Today we are excited to welcome Tyler Marsh as the new head coach of the Chicago Sky,” General Manager Jeff Pagliocca said. “Tyler’s relentless work ethic, deep understanding of the game, and his ability to connect with players on a personal level set him apart. His commitment to developing each player’s unique strengths, along with his basketball acumen and calm, composed leadership style, make him an outstanding fit for our team. Tyler is known for his integrity, humility, and focus on building a culture rooted in trust and accountability. We are confident that he will lead the Sky to new heights and inspire our players and fans alike.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I’m so grateful to be the next head coach of the Chicago Sky,” Marsh said. “Thank you to Jeff Pagliocca, Michael Alter and all of Sky ownership for their belief in me to be the next leader of this franchise. I’m looking forward to building relationships with our players and throughout our entire organization as we work towards establishing a championship culture on and off the court. Thank you to Mark Davis, Nikki Fargas and Matt Delsen for the opportunity to be part of one of the greatest sports organizations in the world. Thank you to Coach Hammon, our staff and all of the Aces’ players for allowing me to make history with you as we brought the city of Las Vegas back-to-back championships. I love you all and wouldn’t be in this position without you.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarsh joins the Sky with a plethora of coaching experience as the franchise’s ninth head coach in history. He spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach and head of player development with the Las Vegas Aces, helping lead the team to back-to-back WNBA Championships in 2022 and 2023 and a Commissioner’s Cup Championship win in 2022. In the three years on the Aces coaching staff under Head Coach Becky Hammon, Marsh helped coach the Aces to three straight playoff berths from 2022-24.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to his time with the Aces, Marsh held a similar role as an assistant coach on the NBA side with the Indiana Pacers from 2020-22 under head coaches Rick Carlisle and Nate Bjorkgren. Before Indiana, Marsh won an NBA Championship under Head Coach Nick Nurse in 2019 as the Toronto Raptors’ assistant video coordinator/player development coach.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the NBA, Marsh also coached in the NBA D League — now the G League — with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants from 2016-17, Bakersfield Jam from 2014-15 (currently the Motor City Cruise), Iowa Energy from 2013-14 (currently the Iowa Wolves) and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers from 2012-13.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Miami, Florida native also played collegiately at Alabama Birmingham from 2006-08 and Birmingham-Southern from 2008-10.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarsh is no stranger to coaching, as his father, Donnie Marsh, has been coaching basketball for decades. He is currently an assistant coach for the men’s basketball team at Detroit-Mercy. 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Additionally, Misty Copeland will be honored with the prestigious Spingarn Medal in addition to Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony who will receive the Activist of the Year award and Madison Potts who will receive the Youth Activist of the Year award. The awards will be presented during the 52nd NAACP Image Awards Virtual Experience presented by Wells Fargo taking place March 22nd \u0026#8211; 27th.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe week-long Virtual Experience, which will stream \u003ca href=\"http://naacpimageawards.net\"\u003enaacpimageawards.net\u003c/a\u003e will invite fans to join the Image Awards in a celebration of “Black Excellence”\u0026#8211;including virtual red carpet, curated conversation series, a theatre featuring past performances and speeches and an after party celebration following the LIVE show airing on BET and simulcast across ViacomCBS Networks including CBS, BET Her, VH1, MTV, MTV2, and LOGO on Saturday, March 27th, 2021 at 8/7c.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NAACP Jackie Robinson Sports Awards will be presented to both Stephen Curry and The WNBA Players Association for their high achievements in athletics in addition to their contributions in the pursuit of social justice, civil rights and community involvement. Previous recipients include Michael Jordan, Jim Brown, The Harlem Globetrotters, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Sugar Ray Leonard, Eddie Robinson, among others.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver his 11-year career in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry has become one of the most influential stars both on and off the basketball court. He has won three NBA championships, two MVP awards, and holds seven NBA all-star selections. Off the court, he is a youth advocate recently launching Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation with his wife Ayesha Curry which seeks to unlock the potential of every child by providing underprivileged children with the fundamental resources they need to thrive in life. In addition, he collaborated with Under Armour to launch Curry Brand, a purpose-led performance brand with a mission to ensure every young person has equitable access to sport.The award will be presented to Curry by Stacey Abrams, during the virtual awards show Friday, March 26th.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1998, The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), is the first labor union for professional women athletes. Over the years, the WNBPA has been at the forefront of helping players advocate for social justice, most recently working with the WNBA to launch the players\u0026#8217; new platform called, The Justice Movement, which amplifies the voices and leadership of the players. In 2020 the WNBPA assisted with the creation of a Social Justice Council, the first of its kind in professional sports, whose mission is to be a driving force of necessary and continuing conversations about race, voting rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, public health initiatives, and gun control amongst other important societal issues. The Players Association has also formed an external group of industry leaders, movers and shakers, known as the WNBPA Board of Advocates, to further support the advocacy, philanthropy and entrepreneurial efforts of the players. The Jackie Robinson Sports Award will be presented by Jemele Hill and accepted by WNBPA President and 2016 WNBA Most Valuable Player, Nneka Ogwumike on behalf of the dynamic and united women of The W, during the virtual awards show Thursday, March 25th.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBallet dancer Misty Copeland will receive the prestigious Spingarn Medal, which is presented annually in recognition of the highest or noblest achievement by a living African American during the preceding year or years. Copeland made history by becoming the first African American Female Principal Dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. Throughout her career, she has worked with many charitable organizations and is dedicated to giving of her time to work with and mentor young girls and boys. In 2014, President Obama appointed Misty to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. Previous recipients of this award include: Mrs. Daisy Bates (Little Rock Nine), Jesse L. Jackson, Myrlie Evers-Williams, Earl G. Graves Sr., Oprah Winfrey, Cecily Tyson, Harry Belafonte, and Sidney Poitier. The Spingarn medal will be presented to Copelandby Susan Fales Hill, during the virtual awards show on Tuesday, March 23rd.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a year that was marked by a surging movement of activism and activists of all ages using their voices to create change, the NAACP will recognize Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony with Activist of the Year award and Madison Potts with the Youth Activist of the Year award. Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, NAACP president of the Detroit branch, will be recognized for his tireless work over the past year helping community members in Detroit combat the COVID-19 crisis, protect their voting rights, and fight for social justice. Madison Potts will be recognized for her exemplary work in Georgia, as an organizer with voter education and registration in the primary election, general election, and 2020 GA Senate runoff election.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NAACP Image Awards additionally announced the full line-up of events taking place virtually from March 22nd-27th. In the week leading up to the LIVE broadcast of the show, the NAACP Image Awards will launch a Virtual Experience presented by Wells Fargo, which will invite fans into a curated “Black Excellence” experience right from the comfort of their own home. The experience will include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe non-televised awards program which will include a pre-awards show hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner and celebrity presenters Nicole Beharie, the cast of BET\u0026#8217;s Bigger, Tamar Braxton, Damson Idris, Daymond John, Leslie Jones, Javicia Leslie, Madalen Mills, MAJOR., Method Man, Retta \u0026amp; Reno Wilson (from Good Girls), Marcus Scribner, JB Smoove, Terrence Terrell, Susan Kelechi Watson and CeCe Winans.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtual red carpet hosted by Tanika Ray.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA conversation and panel series with the NAACP Hollywood Bureau featuring Miles Brown and President Derrick Johnson.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Our Stories, Our Culture program including “A Conversation With…” presented by Ford Motor Company which will salute to Essential Workers as well as a web series called Fashion Pull-Up hosted by celebrity wardrobe stylists, GooGoo Atkins and Apuje Kalu which will explore the most-notable fashion moments from the NAACP Image Awards’ red carpet.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The NAACP Theatre which will showcase past Image Awards’ performances and speeches. Additionally all content that airs in the Virtual Experience throughout the week will be made available on demand the next day in the theatre.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA virtual photo booth and selfie station, where fans can take a photo with their personal device and post to their social media platforms.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-gala Afterparty immediately following the live broadcast on BET which will feature classic cuts by DJ Questlove, current cuts by DJ Kiss, and a Jazz Lounge performance by Robert Glasper and Lalah Hathaway.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttendees can RSVP/pre-register for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards Virtual Experience at naacpimageawards.net.\u003cbr /\u003e\nThe 52nd NAACP Image Awards is presented by Wells Fargo, and sponsored by AT\u0026amp;T, FedEx, Nike, Bank of America, American Airlines, Airbnb, Ford, and Alaska Airlines.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NAACP Image Awards honors the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature, and film and also recognizes individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor all information and the latest news, please follow NAACP Image Awards on Instagram @NAACPImageAwards.\u003c/p\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":133137,"type":"post","name":"rookie-of-the-year-crystal-dangerfield-headlines-2020-wnba-all-rookie-team","title":"Rookie Of The Year Crystal Dangerfield Headlines 2020 WNBA All-Rookie Team","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"rookie-of-the-year-crystal-dangerfield-headlines-2020-wnba-all-rookie-team","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/rookie-of-the-year-crystal-dangerfield-headlines-2020-wnba-all-rookie-team","excerpt":"Carter, Jones, Sabally and Allemand join Dangerfield on the 2020 WNBA All-Rookie team.","timestamp":1601219128000,"date":"2020-09-27T15:05:28Z","modified":"2023-05-11T19:55:14Z","featuredImage":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2020/09/Feature-scaled.jpg","category":"Latest News,Player News","blocksV2":[],"seo":{"keyword":"","title":"Rookie Of The Year Crystal Dangerfield Headlines 2020 WNBA All-Rookie Team - WNBA","description":"Carter, Jones, Sabally and Allemand join Dangerfield on the 2020 WNBA All-Rookie team.","twitter":{"title":"Rookie Of The Year Crystal Dangerfield Headlines 2020 WNBA All-Rookie Team - WNBA","description":"Carter, Jones, Sabally and Allemand join Dangerfield on the 2020 WNBA All-Rookie team.","image":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2020/09/Feature-scaled.jpg","imageId":""},"facebook":{"title":"Rookie Of The Year Crystal Dangerfield Headlines 2020 WNBA All-Rookie Team - WNBA","description":"Carter, Jones, Sabally and Allemand join Dangerfield on the 2020 WNBA All-Rookie team.","image":"","imageId":"133139"}},"taxonomy":{"categories":{"latest-news":"Latest News","player-news":"Player News"},"tags":{"all-rookie-team":"All-Rookie Team","chennedy-carter":"Chennedy Carter","crystal-dangerfield":"Crystal Dangerfield","jazmine-jones":"Jazmine Jones","julie-allemand":"Julie Allemand","satou-sabally":"Satou Sabally"},"teams":{"1611661313":"New York Liberty - 1611661313","1611661321":"Dallas Wings - 1611661321","1611661324":"Minnesota Lynx - 1611661324","1611661325":"Indiana Fever - 1611661325","1611661330":"Atlanta Dream - 1611661330"},"players":{"1627700":"Julie Allemand - 1627700","1630101":"Crystal Dangerfield - 1630101","1630119":"Jazmine Jones - 1630119","1630149":"Satou Sabally - 1630149","1630150":"Chennedy Carter - 1630150"}},"useUpdatedDate":false,"shortTitle":"","tentpoleType":"","showSponsorship":false,"authorHide":false,"hidefromNewsFeed":false,"coverImageId":"","coverImage":"","authorOverride":"","author":{"id":"","name":""},"categoryPrimary":{"name":"","slug":""},"contentFiltered":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-image size-full\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2020/09/ROY-Cover-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image- size-full\"/\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\u003c/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW YORK, \u003c/strong\u003eSept. 27, 2020 – Minnesota Lynx forward Crystal Dangerfield, the 2020 WNBA Rookie of the Year, leads the 2020 WNBA All-Rookie Team, the WNBA announced today.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoining Dangerfield on the 2020 WNBA All-Rookie Team are Indiana Fever guard Julie Allemand, Atlanta Dream guard Chennedy Carter, New York Liberty guard Jazmine Jones and Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDangerfield, Allemand, Carter and Sabally each received the maximum 11 votes from a panel of the WNBA’s 12 head coaches, who each selected five players regardless of position and were not permitted to vote for players on their own team. Jones received six votes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Dangerfield:\u003c/strong\u003e Dangerfield, who was selected in the second round (16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e pick overall) in the 2020 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm, became the first player not selected in the first round of the WNBA Draft to win Rookie of the Year. She ranked 11\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e in the WNBA in scoring (16.2 ppg, pacing the Lynx) and third in free throw percentage (92.2) while starting 19 of her 21 regular-season games and logging 30.0 minutes per contest. Among rookies, Dangerfield ranked first in free throw percentage, second in scoring, minutes and assists (3.6 apg), tied for fourth in steals (0.86 spg) and fifth in field goal percentage (47.1).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulie Allemand:\u003c/strong\u003e Among rookies, the 5-8 guard from Belgium finished first in assists (5.8 apg), second in rebounds (4.5 rpg) and three-point field goal percentage (47.8), and fifth in scoring (8.5 ppg). Allemand, the 33rd pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft by Indiana, made her WNBA debut this season, starting all 22 games and becoming the first rookie in league history to average 8.0 points, 5.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChennedy Carter:\u003c/strong\u003e Carter, the fourth pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm, ranked eighth in the league in scoring (17.4 ppg), tops among rookies. She also ranked third among rookies in assists (3.4 apg) and steals (0.9 spg). At 21 years and 266 days, Carter became the youngest player in history to score at least 30 points in a game when she tallied 35 points against Seattle on Aug. 6. Despite being sidelined for six games with an ankle injury, the 5-9 guard started all 16 games in which she played and recorded at least 20 points in eight contests.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatou Sabally:\u003c/strong\u003e The 6-4 forward became just the fourth rookie in WNBA history to average at least 13.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists, joining Tamika Catchings, Candace Parker and Breanna Stewart. Among rookies, Sabally ranked first in rebounds and third in scoring. She started 14 of the 16 games she played and led the Wings in all rebounding categories, including defensive rebounds (5.2 rpg) and offensive rebounds (2.6 rpg). She also posted five double-doubles.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJazmine Jones:\u003c/strong\u003e Jones, the 12th pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm, ranked fourth among rookies in scoring (10.8 ppg), third in rebounding (4.1 rpg) and first in steals (1.4 spg). Jones, who came off the bench in 18 of her 20 games, also averaged 2.3 assists while logging 21.4 minutes per contest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow are the top finishers in the voting for the 2020 WNBA All-Rookie Team.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-133144 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2020/09/votes-list.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1338\" height=\"306\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":119630,"type":"post","name":"pelicans-add-naismith-hall-of-fame-inductee-teresa-weatherspoon-to-coaching-staff","title":"Pelicans Add Naismith Hall of Fame Inductee Teresa Weatherspoon to Coaching Staff","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"pelicans-add-naismith-hall-of-fame-inductee-teresa-weatherspoon-to-coaching-staff","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/pelicans-add-naismith-hall-of-fame-inductee-teresa-weatherspoon-to-coaching-staff","excerpt":"","timestamp":1569534167000,"date":"2019-09-26T21:42:47Z","modified":"2023-05-11T20:09:35Z","featuredImage":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2019/09/tspoon-hof-podium-850.jpg","category":"Latest News,Player News","blocksV2":[],"seo":{"keyword":"","title":"Pelicans Add Naismith Hall of Fame Inductee Teresa Weatherspoon to Coaching Staff - WNBA","description":"NEW ORLEANS, September 26, 2019 – The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has added AJ Diggs and Teresa Weatherspoon to Head Coach Alvin Gentry’s coaching staff as two-way player development coaches. 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Diggs and Weatherspoon will work closely with the team’s two-way players and will accompany them to and from their transfers to the Pelicans’ G League affiliate, the Erie BayHawks.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I am thrilled to welcome and AJ and Teresa to our coaching staff here in New Orleans,” said Pelicans Head Coach Alvin Gentry. “As we continue to put an increased emphasis on player development, AJ and Teresa will play an integral role with our younger players and will be a huge asset to our players and staff both here in New Orleans and Erie.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to landing in New Orleans, Diggs had coaching stints in the NBA G League with the Maine Red Claws, Austin Spurs and most recently, Raptors 905, where he was a member of Jerry Stackhouse’s staff that captured the NBA G League Championship in 2017.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native of Long Beach, Calif., Diggs was a four-year letter-winner at the University of California-Berkeley, appearing in 116 career games for the Golden Bears. After a brief playing stint in the NBA G League, Diggs returned to school, earning his MBA from Loyola Marymount. Upon graduation, Diggs worked as a coach and in the recreation field in California, helping found Elite Skills Academy and serving as the director of basketball operations for Athlete’s Performance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost recently, Weatherspoon served as the Director of Player and Franchise Development with the WNBA’s New York Liberty for the previous four seasons. Prior to her time in the Liberty front office, Weatherspoon was the head coach at her alma mater, Louisiana Tech University, from 2009-14, leading the Lady Techsters to a 99-71 (.582) record over six seasons, making consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament in 2010 and 2011, and winning the WAC tournament in 2010. She initially joined the women’s basketball program at Louisiana Tech in the 2008-09 season, serving as associate head coach after serving as the head coach of the Westchester (NY) Phantoms of the American Basketball Association during the 2007-08 season.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a collegiate playing career at Louisiana Tech from 1984-88, where she helped lead her team to the 1988 NCAA National Championship during her senior campaign, Weatherspoon embarked on a 16-year playing career, beginning overseas with stops in Italy, France and Russia from 1988-1996, then joining the New York Liberty from 1997-03, and finishing her professional career as a member of the Los Angeles Sparks in 2004. In 254 career regular season games in the WNBA, Weatherspoon averaged 5.0 points, 5.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 steals while earning multiple accolades along the way, including back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year awards in 1997 and 1998, four consecutive All-WNBA Second Team nods from 1997-2000 and five straight All-Star appearances from 1999-2003. At the conclusion of her career, Weatherspoon was named one of the WNBA’s top 15 players of all time in 2011 and was a member of the WNBA Top 20@20 list in 2016. A 2010 inductee into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Weatherspoon was recently enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts as part of the 2019 class.\u003c/p\u003e\n","contentText":""},{"id":135401,"type":"post","name":"wnba-approves-sale-of-atlanta-dream-to-larry-gottesdiener","title":"WNBA Approves Sale of Atlanta Dream to Larry Gottesdiener","hub":{},"status":"publish","slug":"wnba-approves-sale-of-atlanta-dream-to-larry-gottesdiener","permalink":"https://www.wnba.com/news/wnba-approves-sale-of-atlanta-dream-to-larry-gottesdiener","excerpt":"The WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors have unanimously approved the sale of the Atlanta Dream to Larry Gottesdiener, Chairman of Northland, an industry-leading national real estate firm. ","timestamp":1614358831000,"date":"2021-02-26T17:00:31Z","modified":"2023-05-15T13:21:24Z","featuredImage":"https://cdn.wnba.com/sites/4/2019/08/renee-800-1.jpg","category":"Atlanta Dream,Latest News,Player News,Team News","blocksV2":[],"seo":{"keyword":"","title":"WNBA Approves Sale of Atlanta Dream to Larry Gottesdiener - WNBA","description":"The WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors have unanimously approved the sale of the Atlanta Dream. The three-member investor group is comprised of former Dream star Renee Montgomery, Northland President and Chief Operating Officer Suzanne Abair, and Gottesdiener.","twitter":{"title":"WNBA Approves Sale of Atlanta Dream to Larry Gottesdiener - WNBA","description":"The WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors have unanimously approved the sale of the Atlanta Dream to Larry Gottesdiener, Chairman of Northland, an industry-leading national real estate firm. 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The three-member investor group is comprised of former Dream star Renee Montgomery, Northland President and Chief Operating Officer Suzanne Abair, and Gottesdiener. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“With the unanimous WNBA and NBA votes, today marks a new beginning for the Atlanta Dream organization and we are very pleased to welcome Larry Gottesdiener and Suzanne Abair to the WNBA,” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. “I admire their passion for women’s basketball, but more importantly, have been impressed with their values. I am also thrilled that former WNBA star Renee Montgomery will be joining the ownership group as an investor and executive for the team. Renee is a trailblazer who has made a major impact both in the game and beyond.” \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It is a privilege to join a team of inspiring women who strive for excellence on the court and equity off the court,” said Larry Gottesdiener. “I would like to express my gratitude to Commissioner Engelbert, Commissioner Silver, and the WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors for the opportunity.” \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-time WNBA champion Renee Montgomery will be the first former player to become both an owner and executive of a WNBA team. Montgomery sat out the 2020 season to focus on social justice issues and recently announced her retirement from the league after 11 seasons. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“My Dream has come true,” said Renee Montgomery. “Breaking barriers for minorities and women by being the first former WNBA player to have both a stake in ownership and a leadership role with the team is an opportunity that I take very seriously. I invite you to join me as the Dream builds momentum in Atlanta!”\u003cbr /\u003e\nFounded in 2007, the Dream has qualified for the WNBA Playoffs eight times and has reached the WNBA Finals three times. The team’s former owners, Dream Too LLC, the Atlanta Dream ownership group, purchased the team in 2011.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMary Brock and Kelly Loeffler commented on the transaction saying, \u0026#8220;Ten years ago we stepped up to keep the Dream in Atlanta, as an important asset for a vibrant and diverse city. It was also important to us to help level the playing field for women\u0026#8217;s professional sports. We are proud of what we accomplished and wish the team well in their next chapter. We will always value the hard work and dedication, and the memories, fans and friendships that sustained our commitment to the Atlanta Dream over the last decade.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dream will play the 2021 season at the Gateway Center Arena at College Park, a multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue. The 2021 WNBA regular season schedule will be announced at a later date. \u003c/p\u003e\n","contentText":""}]},"siteFooterOptions":{"appStoreLinks":[{"height":48,"href":"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wnba.centercourt","icon":"https://global.nba.com/nba-apps/static/google.svg","label":"Get it on Google Play","width":162},{"href":"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/2013-wnba-center-court/id641992398?ign-mpt=uo%3D4","icon":"https://global.nba.com/nba-apps/static/apple.svg","label":"Download on the Apple App Store","width":144}],"copyright":"Copyright 2024 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved. 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