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Cheryl Reeve

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Who is Cheryl Reeve?

Cheryl Reeve is a legendary figure in the WNBA as both head coach and President of Basketball Operations for the Minnesota Lynx. With unmatched success—including four WNBA championships, four Coach of the Year awards, and two Executive of the Year honors—she stands among the most respected leaders in women’s basketball. She’s also a prominent figure in USA Basketball, capturing gold medals on the international stage.

Cheryl Reeve – Quick Facts

Detail Information
Full Name Cheryl Reeve
Born September 20, 1966 (Age: 58)
Hometown Gloucester City, New Jersey
College La Salle University (1984–1988), B.S. in Computer Science
WNBA Debut Assistant Coach (2001, Charlotte Sting)
Head Coach – Lynx 2010–present
President of Basketball Ops Appointed 2022
WNBA Championships (Head Coach) 4 (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017)
WNBA Coach of the Year 4× (2011, 2016, 2020, 2024)
WNBA Exec of the Year 2× (2019, 2024)
Regular Season Wins 330
Postseason Wins 49
All-Star Head Coach 5× (2013, 2014, 2017, 2024, 2025)
USA Basketball Head Coach 2022–present
Social Media N/A (official profiles private)

Early Life & Coaching Beginnings

Born September 20, 1966, and a standout at La Salle University (1984–1988), Reeve played guard and earned a degree in computer science. She kicked off her coaching career soon after, serving as an assistant at La Salle, George Washington, and eventually in the WNBA—with Charlotte, Cleveland, and Detroit—where she earned two championships under Bill Laimbeer (2006, 2008)

WNBA Career (Head Coach & Executive)

Minnesota Lynx

Reeve took over as head coach of the Lynx in 2010 and has held that position ever since, becoming President of Basketball Operations in 2022.

  • Regular Season Record: Through 2024, Reeve has amassed 330 wins and 180 losses, a .647 winning percentage—the most wins and the highest win rate in league history.

  • Playoff Success: She owns 49 career playoff wins, the most in WNBA history, with a .636 postseason win rate, also league-best.

  • Consistency: Reeve’s teams have made the playoffs for 11 consecutive seasons—a feat both rare and impressive.

    Career Highlights & Achievements

    • 4× WNBA Champion as Head Coach (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017)

    • 2× WNBA Champion as Assistant (2006, 2008)

    • 4× WNBA Coach of the Year (2011, 2016, 2020, 2024)

    • 2× WNBA Executive of the Year (2019, 2024)

    • Most regular-season wins (330) and highest win % (.647) among all WNBA head coaches

    • Most playoff wins (49) in WNBA history; highest postseason win rate (.636)

    • First WNBA head coach to win both Coach and Executive awards in same season