Kara Lawson Hired As Head Coach Of Duke Women's Basketball
Duke women\'s basketball program hired Kara Lawson as its head coach on Saturday.
The 39-year-old Lawson was an assistant with the Celtics this season.
\"Well, it is a dream come true for me. I have wanted to be a coach since I was a kid. To have an opportunity to lead a group of young women at a prestigious university like Duke -- I have run out of words; it is unbelievable and very exciting,\" said Lawson in a statement.
Lawson is the first Black head coach in the program\'s history.
\"Throughout the process, it became abundantly clear that her authenticity, passion, contemporary vision and unwavering commitment to the student-athlete experience align seamlessly with the values of the institution,\" said athletic director Kevin White.
