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Kara Lawson Named Head Coach of U.S. Women’s Basketball Through 2028

Sue Bird’s first act as managing director installs a veteran of USA Basketball to steer a more centralized program.

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Kara Lawson coaches her team during the second half of an Elite 8 NCAA Tournament basketball game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images/File photo
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Overview

  • Lawson was selected by Sue Bird and the appointment was approved by the USA Basketball Board of Directors.
  • Her tenure covers the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Germany and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
  • She will continue coaching at Duke, with a March World Cup qualifying window potentially overlapping the NCAA Tournament as she assembles her national-team staff.
  • Her USA Basketball pedigree includes 2008 Olympic gold as a player, coaching the Tokyo 3x3 gold medal team, serving as a 2024 Olympic assistant, and leading the 2025 AmeriCup champions.
  • The U.S. seeks a ninth straight Olympic title under Lawson, with the narrow 67-66 win over France in Paris highlighting tightening global competition.