The two latest WNBA head coach hirings might be a sign of broader shifts across the women’s basketball landscape. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Sparks announced they hired longtime Utah head coach Lynne Roberts, who jumps from college basketball to the professional ranks for the first time in her career. Her hiring came a week after the Atlanta Dream hired Karl Smesko, Florida Gulf Coast’s coach of more than 20 seasons. Two leading offensive minds — in the college game — are now WNBA head coaches.
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On the same day that the Los Angeles Sparks will introduce their new head coach Lynne Roberts, the franchise set into motion another pillar of its future. The Sparks announced Thursday that they have partnered with Transwestern Real Estate Services to begin the process of building a practice facility. Transwestern works with teams and leagues to acquire land and properties and provide brokerage services. The company has been part of recent projects with the Phoenix Mercury and Overtime Elite. “W
Teresa Weatherspoon is focused on her future and not dwelling on the past. It's been nearly two months since the Chicago Sky fired her as coach after just one season with the franchise. “I’m excited,” Weatherspoon said on a conference call for her new team in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league.
