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Sonia Raman's coaching career has roots in an accident that sidelined her as a young player
Her rise from college player to NBA assistant and WNBA head coach was shaped by a car accident, law school and 20 years of coaching.
- Sonia Raman has taken charge as the new head coach of the Seattle Storm, bringing 20 years of college coaching and five years of professional experience to the role.
- A car accident at Division III Tufts 30 years ago diverted Raman toward coaching after ending her playing career. She earned a law degree before transitioning to Wellesley College and then MIT.
- At MIT, Raman became the winningest coach in school history with a 91-45 record across five seasons. She later became the first person of Indian descent to coach in the NBA.
- Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovi, who worked alongside Raman from 2020-23, praised her leadership: "Sonia checks all of those boxes. From Day 1, never had an issue with players."
- Raman emphasized her readiness for the upcoming season, stating: "I do feel really ready for this opportunity and this season." Her unconventional path—from paralegal work to college and professional coaching—shapes her approach.
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Sonia Raman's coaching career has roots in an accident that sidelined her as a young player
Sonia Raman’s coaching career has its roots in an unfortunate accident that sidelined her as a young player. The new Seattle Storm coach was a junior guard for...
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