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Lawson brings a diverse set of experiences as Duke's next head coach.

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Kara Lawson introduced as Duke women's basketball head coach

By Em Adler | July 15, 2020

Kara Lawson was finally introduced by Duke, over 20 years after the school's first attempt at making her a Blue Devil.

A combination of an expanded conference, injuries and an investigation into the program led to some frustrating seasons between 2013 and 2016 for McCallie.

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Joanne P. McCallie's tenure at Duke: Struggles and investigation

By Christian Olsen | July 13, 2020

After her early dominance from 2007 to 2013, we now look back at the struggles that ensued from 2013 to 2016.

McCallie finished with a 330-107 record during her 13 years in Durham.

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'Ultimate challenge': Joanne P. McCallie reflects on Duke career, looks ahead

By Evan Kolin | July 11, 2020

Joanne P. McCallie stepped down as head coach of Duke women's basketball July 2. The Chronicle spoke with McCallie to reflect on her 13 years leading the Blue Devils, her plans for the future and more.

This will be Duke Athletic Director Kevin White's first major coaching hire during his 12 years in Durham.

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Duke hires Kara Lawson as next women's basketball head coach

By Evan Kolin | July 10, 2020

We finally know who will be leading the Blue Devils in the post-Joanne P. McCallie era.

McCallie dominated the ACC over her first six seasons at Duke, but couldn't get over that final hump.

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Joanne P. McCallie's tenure at Duke: Early ACC dominance

By Evan Kolin | July 8, 2020

McCallie had big shoes to fill when Duke hired her to replace the great Gail Goestenkors in April 2007. And over the course of her first six seasons, she did not disappoint.

For the first time since 2007, a new coach will be roaming the sidelines for Duke women's basketball.

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Who could be the next Duke women's basketball head coach?

By Em Adler | July 5, 2020

Here’s who Duke might be looking at to get itself back to elite status.

Goestenkors transformed the Duke women's basketball program during her 15 years in Durham.

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Report: Duke not considering Gail Goestenkors for women's basketball head coaching vacancy

By Evan Kolin | July 4, 2020

Immediately upon Joanne P. McCallie's announcement that she was stepping down as head coach, one name flew into the minds of fans and analysts alike as her potential replacement: Gail Goestenkors.

Head coach Joanne P. McCallie formed a number of lasting relationships with her players throughout her head coaching career at Duke.

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Current and former Duke women's basketball players react to Joanne P. McCallie's resignation

By Max Rego | July 2, 2020

Former and current Duke women's basketball players react to McCallie's surprising announcement.

McCallie served as head coach at Duke for 13 years.

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Duke women's basketball's Joanne P. McCallie steps down as head coach

By Jake C. Piazza | July 2, 2020

McCallie made a shocking announcement Thursday morning.

Blue Devil head coach Gail Goestenkors guided her club to unprecedented success in the 2006-07 regular season.

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Historic moments: Duke women’s basketball becomes first ACC women's basketball team with an undefeated regular season

By Alex Jackson | May 22, 2020

The 2006-07 Duke squad etched their name into the record books with their perfect 29-0 regular season record.

Akinbode-James was named Duke's most improved player after averaging 4.6 points and 5.0 rebounds this past season.

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How Onome Akinbode-James and Jennifer Ezeh are helping out their native Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Joe Wang | May 5, 2020

“Being able to give back to my community is something that is a big part of what I want to do going forward,” Akinbode-James said.

Odom was selected 15th overall by the New York Liberty.

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'I just started screaming': Leaonna Odom and Haley Gorecki see dreams come true in WNBA Draft

By Jake C. Piazza | April 19, 2020

Odom and Gorecki were selected with the 15th and 31st overall picks by the New York Liberty and Seattle Storm, respectively.

Haley Gorecki led the Blue Devils all year, averaging 18.5 points and 4.4 assists along the way.

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Duke women's basketball's Haley Gorecki drafted by Seattle Storm with 31st pick in WNBA Draft

By Jake C. Piazza | April 17, 2020

Haley Gorecki is officially taking her talents to the next level.

Odom averaged 14.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game this past season.

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Duke women's basketball's Leaonna Odom drafted by New York Liberty with 15th pick in WNBA Draft

By Em Adler | April 17, 2020

With the third pick of the second round in the 2020 WNBA draft, Leaonna Odom becomes a Liberty.

Gorecki (above) is a projected third-round pick, while Odom is a projected second-round selection.

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Duke women's basketball's Haley Gorecki, Leaonna Odom prepare for WNBA Draft

By Jake C. Piazza | April 15, 2020

A Duke player hasn't been drafted since 2018, but two Blue Devils could be selected this year.

Haley Gorecki had a dominant final season as a Blue Devil.

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ChronSports' 2020 what-if series: Duke women's basketball

By Ramona Naseri , Cam Polo , Max Rego , Jake C. Piazza and Joe Wang | April 1, 2020

The Blue Devils would most likely have gotten an at-large bid into the NCAA tournament, providing Leaonna Odom and Haley Gorecki with the opportunity to cap their Duke careers off with a storybook ending.

Lambert (right) had been one of the key sparks for Duke's turnaround this season.

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Duke women’s basketball’s Kyra Lambert enters transfer portal

By Em Adler | March 15, 2020

Lambert, a three-time captain, posted a farewell on Instagram Friday night.