From her debut with USA Basketball in 1998 to winning her 13th gold medal as head coach, Kara Lawson has built a legacy of excellence on the court and on the sidelines.
In this feature, the Duke Women’s Basketball head coach reflects on:
🏅 Her first Olympic gold medal as a player in 2008
🏀 The transition from WNBA star to championship-winning USA Basketball coach
💪 The team-first mindset that drives gold medal success
🇺🇸 What it means to represent Team USA at the highest level — 13 times
Whether you’re a basketball player, coach, or fan, this is an inside look at the culture, sacrifice, and standard of excellence behind USA Basketball’s dominance.
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