Cheryl Reeve was born on September 20, 1966, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, U.S. She is a professional basketball coach from the United States and President of Basketball Operations for the Minnesota Lynx. She started her coaching career in 1988 at La Salle Explorers Women's Basketball Team, where she completed her bachelor’s and master's degrees. She was inducted into the La Salle Hall of Athletes in 2017.
In Reeve’s tenure as the head coach of the Minnesota Lynx, the team won the WNBA Championship in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017, in addition to the WNBA Commissioner's Cup Champion in 2024. She was the Detroit Shock’s assistant coach when they became the WNBA Champions in 2006 and 2009. Reeve was also the head coach of the WNBA All-Star Team in 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2024. She was awarded the WNBA Coach of the Year thrice in 2011, 2016, and 2020. Additionally, she was named the WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year in 2019. For the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, she is serving as the USA Women’s Basketball Team’s head coach. She additionally headed the FIBA World Cup in 2020, the Women's National Team NCAA Tour and Training Camp in 2023, and the FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament in 2022. She guided the gold-medal achieving, USA Women’s Basketball Team in the 2020 Olympic Games, as their assistant coach.
Cheryl Reeve Parents
Larry Reeve and Rae Reeve are the parents of Cheryl Reeve.
Who is Cheryl Reeve’s mother?
The mother of Cheryl Reeve is Rae Reeve. She is an American native.
Who Is Cheryl Reeve’s father?
Larry Reeve, the father of Cheryl Reeve, was a Vietnam War veteran and Air Force member. He is from New Jersey, United States, and holds American nationality.
Does Cheryl Reeve have any siblings?
Cheryl Reeve has two siblings, Larry Jr., older brother, and Tom, younger brother.
Who is Cheryl Reeve’s Wife?
Carley Knox is Cheryl Reeve’s wife. Carley is the vice president of the Minnesota Lynx. She graduated from Ohio University with degrees in both Sports Administration and Women’s Studies and is also a singer.
How long have Cheryl Reeve and Carley Knox been married?
Cheryl Reeve and Carley Knox got married in 2011. As of August 2024, they have been together for thirteen years.
How many children do Cheryl Reeve and Carley Knox have?
Cheryl Reeve and Carley Knox have a son named Oliver.
FAQ's On Cheryl Reeve Family
A. Cheryl Reeve is the head coach of the USA Women’s Team in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
A. Yes, Carley Knox is the wife of Cheryl Reeve.
A. Cheryl Reeve holds American nationality.
A. Cheryl Reeve joined the Minnesota Lynx on December 8, 2009, as their head coach.
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