Lindsay Gottlieb
Lindsay Gottlieb
Lindsay Catherine Gottliebbecame the ninth University of California women's basketball coach on April 25, 2011. In just her second season in Berkeley, Gottlieb led the 2012–13 Golden Bears to the first Final Four in school history, their first Pac-12 Conference championship, and the most wins ever by a Cal women's basketball team. Gottlieb was named Pac-12 Coach of the Year by the media, and was one of the four finalists for the Naismith National Coach of the Year. In her...
lucky talk
I like to talk to the other classes. They're really interested, and we're lucky to have it.
ashley biggest consistent definitely player surprises
Ashley has been one of the biggest surprises all year. She's been amazing. She's the most consistent player so far. She's definitely a presence.
adversity faced proud
I'm so proud of these kids. We've faced a lot of adversity this week.
anyone deep force good mix shots stay superstars taking tough
They have two superstars in Wiggins and Smith. We have to force the big two into taking tough shots and not let anyone else be a superstar. They are too good and too deep in stay in one defense. We have to mix some things up.
confident decisions experience fact goes head kids might stay
When I become a head coach, it might be anti-climactic after that. There's a lot that goes into being that person at the helm. The fact is, that in the moment, the kids look at you, and you have to make decisions and be confident with it on and off the court. That's something from this experience that will stay with me going forward.