A fresh face may be just what the women’s basketball team needs following two consecutive losing seasons that led to the firing of former coach Anthony Levrets. After hiring only Utah alumni and promoting within their system since the ‘70s, the Utes changed things up by bringing in Lynne Roberts, from her position as head coach at University of the Pacific. Roberts brings new blood and a new perspective to the program as head coach.
“[I have a] new energy, a new vision and a new direction,” Roberts said.
Before coaching, Roberts played at the collegiate level for Seattle Pacific University, and during her junior year a coach approached her about becoming a coach.