Cheryl Reeve is a professional basketball coach from the United States and the President of Basketball Operations for the Minnesota Lynx. She began her coaching career in 1988 with the La Salle Explorers Women's Basketball Team, where she earned 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 Championship 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.
Reeve has been awarded the WNBA Coach of the Year four times in 2011, 2016, 2020, and 2024. Additionally, she was named the WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year in 2019. For the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, she served as the head coach of the USA Women’s Basketball Team and won the gold medal with them. 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.
Cheryl Reeve's Parents
Larry Reeve and Rae Reeve are the parents of Cheryl Reeve. Larry Reeve was a master sergeant in the US Air Force.
Does Cheryl Reeve have any siblings?
Cheryl Reeve has two siblings: Larry Jr., her older brother, and Tom, her younger brother.
Who is Cheryl Reeve’s Wife?
Carley Knox is Cheryl Reeve’s wife. When Carley Knox was first employed by the Minnesota Lynx in January 2010 as the Business Development Manager, her main areas of responsibility were ticket sales and corporate partnerships.
Knox has also served as the Lynx's Director of Business Operations and Vice President of Business Operations throughout her time with the team. She was the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Detroit Shock of the WNBA for five years before moving to Minnesota.
How long have Cheryl Reeve and Carley Knox been married?
Cheryl Reeve and Carley Knox got married in 2011. As of September 2025, they have been together for fourteen years.
How many children do Cheryl Reeve and Carley Knox have?
Cheryl Reeve and Carley Knox have a son named Oliver.
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FAQ's On Cheryl Reeve
A. Cheryl Reeve was 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.
