DWB Notebook: October 13

DURHAM, N.C. - Keep up to date with the latest news from current and former Blue Devils with this week's notebook.

Tweet of the Week…

Don't ever stop trying to find ways to get better. pic.twitter.com/ayNMjlfluy
— Kara Lawson (@karalawson20) October 7, 2020

Duke to Hold First Official Practice Wednesday...
First year head coach Kara Lawson and the Duke women's basketball program will officially tip off practice for the 2020-21 campaign Wednesday, Oct. 14 in the K Center for Academic and Athletic Excellence. More information here.

Kara Lawson and Jasmine Thomas Team Up...
Join the Duke Athletic Department and Duke Women's Forum Thursday night for a conversation with Duke women's basketball's new head coach, Kara Lawson, and former Blue Devil All-American, Jasmine Thomas. The event will be this Thursday (10/15) from 7:30 PM - 9 PM via Zoom. Registration is free, but required. You can find out more information, and register, here.

DWB Season Ticket Holder Spotlight: Andrew Tuttle...
The Cameron Crazies have been a staple in Cameron Indoor Stadium for many years and make it one of the best home court advantages in collegiate basketball. Duke women's basketball is going to take an inside look at the Blue Devil season ticket holders this summer and fall. Check back each week to get to know our Cameron Crazies. Meet Andrew Tuttle, who has been a season ticket holder for 18 years, by clicking here.
Season ticket holder for 18 years

Getting to Know Kara Lawson…

We've asked our new head coach, Kara Lawson, some fun questions to get to know her better. Each week in the notebook, we'll share one of her answers!

What's your favorite motivational quote?

"I like a lot of them so I don't have one. I think it really just depends on where you are. Motivational quotes for me, personally, tend to speak to me depending on what trial or tribulation I'm in at the moment, what frame of mind I'm in, what station in life I'm in. A quote can hit you square between the eyes when you're going through something, and then when you're out of it, it gives you a memory but it doesn't resonate as powerfully as something two years ago maybe did. So I feel like I bounce around with a lot those but definitely enjoy reading to them or listening to them."

Inside Duke Women's Basketball Podcast: Episode 24...
The 24th episode features Blue Devil freshman Vanessa de Jesus, who hails from Valencia, Calif., and attended Sierra Canyon School. She was the No. 37 overall recruit nationally by espnW coming out of high school. Listen here.

The Recap…

Belt Chase 2020
The first official day of practice is this week, but the squad has been putting in the work in the weight room for a while.

Who ya got? Belt Chase 2020 ??? https://t.co/owdxwl4Jp6
— Coach AB (@CoachAshleighB6) October 13, 2020

Kara Lawson on Huddled Up with Gus

We have a very special guest on Huddle Up with Gus this week, the first woman coach in the NBA. Kara Lawson is a Former WNBA and Olympic Champion she was named Duke University's fifth head women's basketball coach in July 2020.https://t.co/t8sT3QbLkA @karalawson20 @RDCSports
— Sports Podcast #12 Huddle Up (@12_podcast) October 5, 2020

Alumni Update…

Jasmine Thomas to be Inducted to Hall of Fame

Jasmine Thomas, an Oakton High School graduate, is set to be inducted into the Virgina High School League's Hall of Fame at an in-person event on April 25 in Charlottesville. The induction was supposed to be earlier this year, and could still be subject to change.

Lexie Brown Signs with Reebok

Lexie Brown from the Minnesota Lynx recently joined the Reebok family.

????????: Lexie Brown has officially joined the @Reebok family.
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Looking forward to seeing all the dope colorways she breaks out next season. @lexiekiah_4
?#MadefortheW pic.twitter.com/W6LcwOXn5w
— MADE for the W (@madeforthew_) October 6, 2020

Looking Back at the Wubble

Less than a week after the WNBA finals, Lexie Brown looks back at her time in Florida.

wubble mems ?? pic.twitter.com/3QmYCEsx8U
— Lexie Brown (@lexiekiah_4) October 6, 2020

Duke Overseas…

Jasmine Thomas
Thomas has not played yet, but will be playing with Fenerbahce in Turkey.

Hos buldum @fbkadinbasket ?????? https://t.co/te4jd7Ntyo
— Jasmine Thomas (@jaszthomas) October 12, 2020

Haley Gorecki (Duke '20 graduate) - Gorecki made the starting line up in her first season overseas with Zaragoza in Spain. Gorecki unfortunately wasn't able to push Zaragoza to a win against Valencia, falling 80-53. She led Zaragoza to a win against Socinsa Bembibre, 79-75, as she posted 14 points, nine rebounds and three assists.

¡Tenemos ????? en La Seu d'Urgell!

Julie Vanloo@HaleyGorecki
Taylor Wurtz@LauraNicholls1 @KeishaGatling #CADCZA | #LFEndesa #MásUnidosQueNunca??
— Casademont Zaragoza (@CasademontZGZ) October 7, 2020

Elizabeth Williams (Duke '15 graduate) - Williams, playing with Botas in Turkey this season, was unable to claim a victory against Mersin. Botas was defeated 81-63 on home court. Williams put up 15 points, six rebounds, and two blocks.

Erin Mathias (Duke '18 graduate) - Mathias and Empoli lost, 77-72, to Schio. She had 12 points and six rebounds.

Sofia Roma (Duke '19 graduate) - Roma and Della Fiore Broni defeated Vigarano, 85-59. In her first game this season, Roma recorded two points and six rebounds.

Haley Peters (Duke '14 graduate) - Peters and her team, Villeneuve D'Ascq ESB Lille Metropole, downed Chamay, 64-57, as Peters notched 12 points and seven rebounds.

Angela Salvadores (Duke '16) - Currently playing in Turkey. Led her Besiktas squad to an 89-81 win with 19 points, eight assists and three steals.

Stats provided by Eurobasket.

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Players Mentioned

Vanessa de Jesus

Haley Gorecki

Sofia Roma

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