Kara Lawson
United StatesathleteFemale6.8Global Dominance: 0.07%Kara Lawson is a former professional basketball player and current coach, known for her successful career in the WNBA and her role as a sports analyst. She played for teams such as the Washington Mystics and the Sacramento Monarchs, earning an Olympic gold medal with the USA Women's Basketball team in 2008. As of 2023, Lawson has taken on a significant leadership role as the head coach of the USA Women's National Team, guiding a talented roster that includes emerging stars and seasoned veterans in their quest for a fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.
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Caitlin Clark and USA head coach Kara Lawson are seen during the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 quarterfinals match.
FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis speaks out on Caitlin Clark's impact on growth of World CupUnited States· 2026-09-13
Kara Lawson spoke out on the importance of winning the FIBA Women's World Cup for the country.
America's women's basketball epic reaches its climax with national unity on the line in FIBA World Cup finalUnited States· 2026-09-13
Head coach Kara Lawson noted that her team needed to be 'a little more precise in our coverages' during halftime.
Team USA survives Spain scare with fourth-quarter surge to reach FIBA Women's World Cup finalUnited States· 2026-09-12
USA coach Kara Lawson has opted to start veteran Chelsea Gray over Clark at point guard for the U.S.'s first four games.
Spain basketball star Megan DiLeo weighs in on Caitlin Clark's World Cup bench role ahead of semifinalUnited States· 2026-09-11
Kara Lawson will serve as head coach for the USA Basketball Women’s National Team.
New era for US basketball: Clark, Reese, Bueckers set for World Cup debuts | Sports
Jamaica· 2026-08-08
