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Sonia Raman Makes History as New Head Coach of Seattle Storm

SEATTLE, WA – The Seattle Storm have named Sonia Raman as their new head coach, marking a historic moment for the WNBA. Sources confirmed to ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday that Raman agreed to a multiyear deal, making her the first person of Indian descent to hold a head coaching position in the league. This follows her prior milestone as the first Indian American woman to serve as an NBA assistant coach.

Raman joins the Storm after spending the 2020-2024 seasons as an assistant coach with the Memphis Grizzlies and most recently serving as an assistant coach with the New York Liberty. Her move comes after the Storm dismissed former head coach Noelle Quinn on September 21, following their first-round playoff exit against the Las Vegas Aces. Quinn had led the team for five seasons, compiling a 97-89 record after taking over for Dan Hughes midway through the 2021 season, who retired.

“We’re looking for a leader, someone who can manage a group and really establish a new identity,” said Storm General Manager Talisa Rhea last month. “We’re entering a new chapter…so excited for someone to really be able to put their mark on a team and build confidence, build team chemistry and build an identity on the court that will ultimately lead us to trying to compete for years to come.”

The Storm face a potentially significant roster overhaul this offseason, with All-Stars Skylar Diggins, Nneka Ogwumike, Brittney Sykes, and Gabby Williams all entering unrestricted free agency amid a new collective bargaining agreement poised to increase player salaries. However, the team retains promising center Dominique Malonga, the No. 2 pick of the 2025 draft, who earned All-Rookie honors last season.

Andy Latack and Steve Neff of Klutch Sports negotiated the deal for Raman. With this appointment, the New York Liberty are now the sole WNBA team searching for a head coach.

The Storm organization and fans eagerly anticipate Raman’s leadership as they embark on a new era, aiming to build a championship-contending team for years to come.

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