Los Angeles Sparks coach Curt Miller will miss Thursday’s game at Chicago to attend his Mid-American Conference Hall of Fame induction in Cleveland.
Assistant coach Nola Henry will serve as interim head coach when the Sparks (2-4) take on the Sky (2-3).
Miller, 55, is in his second season with Los Angeles after coaching the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun from 2016-22.
Miller was the women’s basketball coach for 11 seasons at Bowling Green from 2001-12, compiling a 258-92 overall record and a MAC record of 135-41.
The six-time MAC Coach of the Year guided the Falcons to the NCAA tournament five times, including a Sweet 16 appearance in 2007.
The 2024 MAC Hall of Fame class also includes Nick Saban, Frank Solich, Jessica Simpson, Sarah Obras and Jordan Lynch.