Kara Lawson
Basketball player and coach, ESPN analyst
Born
February 14th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at the University of Tennessee, contributing to an NCAA championship in 2007. Had a professional playing career in the WNBA, notably with the Sacramento Monarchs, winning a WNBA championship in 2005. Transitioned to coaching, serving as an assistant coach at Duke University and later as the head coach of the women's basketball team at the University of Massachusetts. In addition, worked as an ESPN basketball analyst, providing insights and commentary on various programs.
Won 2005 WNBA Championship with Sacramento Monarchs
Contributed to NCAA Championship at Tennessee in 2007
Served as head coach at the University of Massachusetts
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