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Who is Lynne Roberts?

Lynne Roberts is an American women’s basketball coach and a former collegiate player. She is currently the head coach of the University of Utah women’s basketball team, where she has elevated the program into national prominence. Known for her strong recruiting, player development, and leadership, Roberts has built Utah into one of the top teams in the Pac-12 and NCAA tournaments.

Quick Facts – Lynne Roberts

Early Life and College Career

Roberts was born in Redding, California, where she grew up playing basketball. She attended Seattle Pacific University, excelling as a guard and earning All-Conference honors. Her time as a player inspired her transition into coaching, where she would later make a bigger impact from the sidelines.

Coaching Career

Lynne Roberts began her head coaching career at Chico State (2002–2006), where she turned the program into a consistent NCAA Division II contender. She then led the University of the Pacific (2006–2015), developing the team into a competitive mid-major program.

In 2015, she became the head coach at the University of Utah. Under her leadership, Utah rose to national recognition, highlighted by a Pac-12 Championship and an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight run in 2023. Roberts has since established herself as one of the most respected coaches in women’s college basketball.

Career Achievements

• Pac-12 Coach of the Year finalist

• Led Utah to Pac-12 Championship (2023)

• Guided Utah to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight (2023)

• Successful head coaching stints at Chico State and Pacific before Utah

• Recognized for recruiting and developing WNBA-level talent