WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monumental Basketball announced today that Dr. Katherine Evans has been named Vice President of Research & Information Systems. In this newly-created role, Dr. Evans will oversee Monumental Basketball’s research department, supporting the Wizards, Mystics, Go-Go and Wizards District Gaming. She is the first woman to head the research or analytics department of an NBA franchise.
“Dr. Evans is an exceptional talent with a true passion for the game of basketball and is widely-respected within the league and academic circles,” said Monumental Basketball Chief Planning & Operations Officer Sashi Brown. “She brings innovative approaches and perspectives and will be a great leader of our research department, which is charged with identifying competitive advantages for all of our athletes and our athlete care and performance team.