Kara Lawson Adds Jessica Breland To Her Coaching Staff For The 2020-2021 Season

Kara Lawson’s first season as the Duke Women’s Basketball head coach officially tips off in five days when the Duke Women’s Basketball team host Longwood!

Where?

Cameron Indoor Stadium that won’t have fans attending games this season!

Why?

Because of the Coronavirus that is currently effecting us in the United Stats and around the world!

Before the season tips off though Kara Lawson added another addition to her coaching staff for the 2020-2021 season!

Who?

Jessica Breland who plays for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA!

Why?

Kara Lawson had this to say about hiring Jessica Breland!

I was one of her vets when she came into the WNBA and I am proud of how her game continues to grow. She will be a powerful presence that our players can learn from daily." “according to an article on goduke.com

Jessica Breeland who is a forward didn’t play for Phoenix during the 2020 WNBA season though!

Why?

Because she was medically excused!

Why?

Because she had had Hodgkin's lymphoma while in college at North Carolina. She sat out the 2009-10 season, then finished her Tar Heels career in 2011. “according to an article by Mechelle Voepel on espn.com

Could this opportunity help Jessica Breland decide what she wants to do when her playing career in the WNBA is over? Could it open doors to possibly a permanent spot on Kara Lawson’s coaching staff?

I don’t know the answer to these questions but I’m sure Jessica Breland is going to make the most of this opportunity!