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DWB Notebook: July 20
7/20/2020 1:11:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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…
S/O to Duke fans!!! ???????? pic.twitter.com/qcMz7gRanN
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) July 19, 2020
The Recap…
Welcoming Kara Lawson
Duke women's basketball's new head coach has continued receiving warm welcomes across the sports industry
Absolutely loved my time with our @DukeWBB alums this evening. Exceptional women! Feels so good that our team has THIS type of support ???? https://t.co/v9jRUQhrZq
— Kara Lawson (@karalawson20) July 17, 2020
?? @bethmowins x @karalawson20
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) July 17, 2020
Ready to get after it!!! Quick shoutout to Triangle basketball too ?#KaraEra#WhyKara pic.twitter.com/PEhSXSkLYs
"One thing about Kara is that she is real. She is so real ... I was sad because Kara was leaving but, at the same time, I was very happy for her because she is perfect for that job. @EnesKanter, in his @DukeWBB shirt, on @karalawson20
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) July 18, 2020
?? https://t.co/S8g6vzNDW6 pic.twitter.com/y0gd5v6CIH
"You are going to be a game-changer. You are a difference maker... Welcome to the family, Kara."
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) July 18, 2020
?? @RealJayWilliams x @karalawson20 #KaraEra#WhyKara pic.twitter.com/Guv4y1mZHB
Grateful for my association with ?@karalawson20?! It's truly amazing how some can have such an impact, on so many, in such a short amount of time????????I will be the first one to complain for playing time??#putmeincoach pic.twitter.com/ijB4ZnVjTB
— Danny Ainge (@danielrainge) July 18, 2020
Monique Currie with a special Blue Devil welcome for Coach Kara! ??@Mocurrie25 @karalawson20 ??#KaraEra#WhyKara pic.twitter.com/0ctfiDEl9B
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) July 16, 2020
Big shoutout and congratulations to Coach Kara from @smart_MS3 ????#KaraEra#WhyKara pic.twitter.com/xdZ0hDXC7R
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) July 17, 2020
?? Jay Smooth x Kara Lawson:
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) July 16, 2020
"She's great. She's amazing. You guys are gonna love her."@jaytatum0 @DukeMBB @celtics #KaraEra#WhyKara pic.twitter.com/4uc3DSZQ4d
Lawson Meets with Media
Over the last number of days since Kara Lawson took over the head coaching position with the Duke women's basketball program, she has been making the rounds on the media circuit. See some of the interviews here.
What They are Saying About Kara Lawson, Part I
Over the last week since Kara Lawson was named Duke women's basketball head coach, many former Blue Devil men's and women's basketball student-athletes, ESPN personnel, Duke staff, NBA personnel, etc., have shown their love for Lawson coming to Durham, N.C. Over the next couple of weeks, GoDuke.com will be unveiling quotes from the outpour of congratulations. For part one click here.
Mikayla Boykin: A Voice of Change
Mikayla Boykin has been using her voice for social activism these past few months, and local sports anchor Chris Clark caught up with the guard.
Had a great time talking with @DukeWBB star @mikayla_niyel and how she is letting her voice be heard. @WNCN pic.twitter.com/JTm6FsQRjK
— Chris Clark (@ChrisClark_) July 10, 2020
Alumni Update…
Karima Christmas-Kelly's Life in Florida
As the WNBA prepares to restart in Florida, Lynx' Christmas-Kelly gives fans an inside look at the new life in the league.
You've probably been wondering what life is like for us down here in Florida...
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) July 14, 2020
Let @RimaC13 be your guide. pic.twitter.com/xqDCQ8azK6
Missy West Named NFHS 2020 Hall of Fame
Former Duke Blue Devil, and now NFHS Hall of Famer, Missy West, sat down to talk about being a three-sport athlete in high school.
Former @DukeWBB player and NFHS Hall of Famer @MissyWest25 sat down to discuss her experiences as a three-sport @NYSPHSAA athlete in upstate New York!
— NFHS Network (@NFHSNetwork) July 16, 2020
?? Full Video: https://t.co/yQadWRL1bD pic.twitter.com/OjNwe8GL8Y
Happy Birthday Blue Devils…
July 21 - Amy Frew
Susan Gordon
Allison Behrens
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