Kara Lawson Named Boston Celtics' Assistant Coach

Former Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball player and ESPN Commentator Kara Lawson has been named assistant coach with the Boston Celtics.
Interim University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd made the announcement on Facebook, noting the choice was ‘well deserved’. Lawson is also a current UT System Trustee.
Lawson starred as the Lady Vols’ point guard under Pat Summitt from 1999-2003. During the course of her four-year career, the Virginia native averaged 13.6 points per game, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals in 143 career games. Lawson shot 45.8 percent from the field, 41.5 percent from three, and 84.7 percent from the free throw line.