Longtime former college coach Raegan Pebley has been named the general manager of the Los Angeles Sparks, the organization announced Friday.
Pebley takes over from Karen Bryant, who served as GM for the past year as the Sparks embarked on a new era. Bryant “will continue to collaborate with ownership on strategic initiatives and business operations,” the franchise said.
“We are excited to name Raegan Pebley the General Manager of the LA Sparks,” Sparks managing partner and governor Eric Holoman said in a statement. “Raegan is an exceptional leader and culture builder. She has deep knowledge of the women’s basketball landscape and brings expertise in player development, talent evaluation, analytics, and organizational leadership. I’m looking forward to partnering with her as the Sparks begin the next phase of our build.”
Pebley, who briefly played in the WNBA in the late 1990s, served as a college head coach for two decades with stints at Utah State, Fresno State and most recently…
