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Kara Lawson Has An Awesome Few Months Ahead Of Her
TL;DR
Kara Lawson, head coach of the Duke women's basketball team, is set for an exciting few months as she takes on roles as the US women's national coach and a WNBA analyst for Prime. Her dual responsibilities will allow her to scout players ahead of team selection.
Key points
- Kara Lawson is the head coach of the Duke women's basketball team.
- She will also be the US women's national coach.
- Lawson will serve as an analyst for Prime's WNBA coverage.
- Her roles are designed to help her scout players for the national team.
- She has access to Mike Krzyzewski for guidance.
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Head coach Kara Lawson of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Duke women’s basketball coach Kara Lawson appeared on Front Office Sports and talked about her crazy year: she’s got her Duke job obviously, but she’s also going to be the US women’s national coach, and she’s also going to be an analyst for Prime’s WNBA coverage.
As she explains it here, the Prime job is connected to her Team USA gig: she doesn’t see the WNBA up close, and this way, she’ll see the players before she has to think about putting the team together.
It’s pretty audacious, but being at Duke, she has a world-class expert on this exact job split, and she can wander over and knock on Mike Krzyzewski’s office door anytime and pick his brain. Since he coached Team USA for 12 years, he knows the ropes as well as anyone.
One big difference: the Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 will take place in Berlin, Germany, from September 4-13. It’s going to be much more of a balancing act for her than it was for Coach K.
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Q&A
What roles will Kara Lawson be taking on in the upcoming months?
Kara Lawson will serve as the head coach for the Duke women's basketball team, the US women's national coach, and an analyst for Prime's WNBA coverage.
How will Kara Lawson's role as a WNBA analyst benefit her coaching of the US women's national team?
Her role as a WNBA analyst will allow her to observe players closely, which is crucial for selecting the national team.
Who can Kara Lawson consult for advice on her coaching roles?
Kara Lawson can consult Mike Krzyzewski, the former Duke men's basketball coach, who has extensive experience coaching Team USA.
