Utah women's basketball coach Lynne Roberts has been hired as the new head coach for the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks.The team made the announcement Tuesday.LA e
Utah head coach Lynne Roberts directs her team during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament in Spokane, Wash., Monday, March 25, 2024.
Utah women's basketball coach Lynne Roberts has been hired as the new head coach for the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks.LA ended the 2024 season with the worst record in the league, winning just 8 of their 40 games. The team parted ways with coach Curt Miller after just two seasons. Los Angeles missed the playoffs for the fourth-straight year.“Lynne’s leadership and integrity stand out. Her ability to partner with players while creating a winning culture will translate as we continue our path toward championship contention.
"Lynne Roberts did an exceptional job elevating our women's basketball program to a championship level," said Utah athletic director Mark Harlan said. "She took our program to unbelievable heights, and made an incredible impact as a leader in our athletics department."Peterson was in his 10th season at Utah. He came to Salt Lake with Roberts when she was hired away from the University of the Pacific.
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