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DURHAM, N.C. - Keep up to date with the latest news from current and former Blue Devils with this week's notebook.Â
Coach P Steps Away from Coaching...
Following a storied 28-year head coaching career that includes 646 victories, 22 seasons with 20-plus wins, 21 NCAA Tournament appearances and eight conference championships at three institutions, Joanne P. McCallie announced Thursday she will step away from the head women's basketball coaching position at Duke University, effective immediately.
Former and current players took to social media to express their love and gratitude for Coach P, and all she has done for the program.Â
"Hello from Coach P. I hope you all are safe and healthy during these very challenging times.
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) July 2, 2020
I just had a very difficult conversation with a group of women that I love and adore and admire..." pic.twitter.com/5pN2Swdfau
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From 6th grade until forever! You've changed my life in ways that you could never imagine. Thank you for giving a girl who comes from small town Clinton an opportunity to make it out and shine at Duke University. Going to miss you! Love you forever ??
— Mikayla ?? (@mikayla_niyel) July 3, 2020
Sincerely,
Your Kay pic.twitter.com/QW4ynI2xcL
Forever grateful. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to wear DUKE across my chest. https://t.co/AzrmwzLwH6 pic.twitter.com/IINxs3oW2w
— Ka'lia Johnson (@_kaliajohnson) July 2, 2020
Love you Coach P?? #ForeverDuke?? https://t.co/nY0L0EKD54
— Kyra (@KyraLambert_15) July 2, 2020
You're truly one of a kind!! Love you forever. Thank you for changing my LIFE! ?????????????????? https://t.co/DIwuTSyGH9
— Lexie Brown (@lexiekiah_4) July 2, 2020
Thank you...to my Coach, my mentor & my son's Nonna P! You have invested and mentored so many players and molded many assistant coaches to become head coaches.
— Coach Haynes (@CoachHaynesLIU) July 2, 2020
I am blessed to be part of your mentorship and your family. Your knowledge and love for the game will be carried on! ?? https://t.co/8zH4D5LZ07
Nothing but thanks to you and blessings in your future. Love always ?? https://t.co/4iBjBnXXQw
— j (@jadeswilliams25) July 2, 2020
Tweet of the Week…Â
Duke Announces Student-Athlete Return Dateshttps://t.co/Q8xOiXHeSQ | #GoDuke
— Duke Athletics (@DukeATHLETICS) June 30, 2020
The Recap…Â
Mikayla Boykin Raps for ChangeÂ
Duke women's basketball guard Mikayla Boykin has gone viral over the past month using her voice to inspire change. Boykin released a video of herself rapping about social injustices, and calling for change. Boykin recently released a music video.Â
OFFICAL MUSIC VIDEO! LINK IN BIO!!!!!!!!!' pic.twitter.com/cUjw3EtXZg
— Mikayla ?? (@mikayla_niyel) June 30, 2020
Check out my latest podcast with @DukeWBB standout @mikayla_niyel on her advice to athletes during Covid-19 -athletes and activism & her aspiring goals to become a rap artist. Full episode ??https://t.co/uhoIKvv6Hb pic.twitter.com/1fDFgijxZ1
— Chasity Melvin (@chasitymelvin) July 4, 2020
Alumni Update…Â
First Look at Leaonna Odom in the WNBAÂ
First look at rookie, Leaonna Odom and she's locked in ?? We see you Neah ?? #LibertyLoud?? pic.twitter.com/PUlc9DiIjr
— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) July 2, 2020
Gorecki Signs Overseas
The recent Duke graduate has signed to play with Casademont Zaragoza in Spain. This will be Gorecki's first year playing professional basketball, and playing overseas.Â
OFICIAL | Haley Gorecki (@HaleyGorecki), talento joven para #CasademontZaragoza#LFEndesa | #MásUnidosQueNunca??
— Casademont Zaragoza (@BasketZaragoza) June 30, 2020
Abby Waner Reflects on Career
Abby Waner, a former Blue Devil and WNBA player, reflects on her high school basketball career in Colorado.Â
Q&A: ThunderRidge girls basketball great Abby Waner reflects on her career, and what made high school sports fun -- https://t.co/I4g5iJOl8U #copreps
— CHSAA (@CHSAA) July 1, 2020
Mistie (Bass) Boyd Helps Nike Drop New Line
?????? @A_Phoenix_Born ?????? https://t.co/1KqJTfr38W
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) June 29, 2020
The collection spear, headed by @A_Phoenix_Born, was designed by a team of experts, including a recipient of W.I.N. (Women in Nike), a program that provides former WNBA players with full-time positions at Nike WHQ.
— MADE for the W (@madeforthew_) June 29, 2020
Tap the link in our bio to learn more about the collection. pic.twitter.com/Q2XaJA67KF
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Blue Devils Getting Set for Start of WNBA Season
.@jaszthomas is locked in rocking the classic 'Black' PG 3.
— MADE for the W (@madeforthew_) July 4, 2020
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What's your favorite hoop sneaker to workout in?
?#MadefortheW
??: @ConnecticutSun pic.twitter.com/4S4cs1pYgp
Head to WNBAKicks on Instagram to watch the debut episode of our new series #WCustoms featuring @lexiekiah_4! #WNBAKicks
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 4, 2020
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