Cheryl Reeve Becomes WNBA's All-Time Winningest HC After Lynx Beat Sun, Passes Mike Thibault
Cheryl Reeve has officially become the WNBA’s all-time winningest head coach, surpassing the previous record held by Mike Thibault.
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This achievement places Reeve at the top of the league's all-time head coaching wins list. Coverage from outlets including Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, and NGSC Sports emphasizes the transition in the league's record books.
While reports confirm the new standing, AP News and Karlobag.eu noted a separate recent contest where the Lynx fell to the New York Liberty. Future developments will track the Lynx's performance as Reeve continues her tenure with the franchise.
Coverage does not yet specify the exact number of wins attributed to the new record.
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Quick answers
Who previously held the record for most WNBA coaching wins?
Mike Thibault held the record prior to Cheryl Reeve.
Which team does Cheryl Reeve coach?
Cheryl Reeve is the head coach of the Minnesota Lynx.
Did the Lynx win every recent game mentioned in reports?
No, coverage notes that the Lynx were defeated by the New York Liberty in a separate game.
Coverage (9)
- Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve sets WNBA record for most coaching wins Cleveland.com · 12h ago
- Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve sets WNBA regular-season wins record The New York Times · 12h ago
- Cheryl Reeve, who set ‘standard of excellence’ with Lynx, breaks WNBA record for regular-season wins Star Tribune · 12h ago
- Lynx's Cheryl Reeve sets WNBA record for regular-season wins ESPN · 12h ago
- WNBA Recaps: Cheryl Reeve Claims the Throne, Sparks Spoil Clark’s Return, and Valkyries Conquer Toronto NGSC Sports · 12h ago
- Cheryl Reeve passes Mike Thibault as the WNBA’s winningest head coach Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Stewart leads Liberty past Lynx in WNBA showdown 99-86 Karlobag.eu · 12h ago
- Lynx's Reeve still a victory away from claiming WNBA regular-season record after loss to New York AP News · 12h ago
- Cheryl Reeve Becomes WNBA's All-Time Winningest HC After Lynx Beat Sun, Passes Mike Thibault Bleacher Report · 12h ago
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