DURHAM — Duke University has tapped a former Lady Vol to take the reins of its women’s basketball program.
The school named Kara Lawson as its next women’s basketball head coach on Saturday, ending several days of speculation since she emerged as the top candidate for the job.
Lawson, an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics, had a stellar career for the Lady Vols under legendary coach Pat Summitt.
Lawson was a point guard for the Lady Vols between 1999-2003 where she appeared in three Final Fours and a pair of national championship games.
She also won a Gold Medal on the 2008 U.S. Olympic team and had a stellar career in the WNBA from 2003-15. The former Lady Vol was drafted by the Detroit Shock and was the fifth overall pick.
Lawson never played in Detroit, but broke into the league with the Sacramento Monarchs, she played there until 2009.
She also played for the Connecticut Sun and the Washington Mystics.
Lawson has also been a broadcaster for ESPN, as well as a studio analyst for the network during its NBA and college basketball coverage.
She also worked as broadcaster for the NBA’s Washington Wizards.