WNBA Coach of the Year 2024: Top 5 candidates ft. Christie Sides (Week 14)

Only a few weeks remain before the WNBA playoffs begin, with each team working to finalize their positioning. In the process, coaches put forth their best work in the final stretch of games to give their teams an advantage on a nightly basis. It has also been a competitive race for this year's Coach of the Year award, with each candidate having a strong case of winning.

From last year's winner Stephanie White to Indiana Fever coach Christie Sides, the COTY race consists of some excellent candidates across the league. With how each team's standings continue to change throughout the season, so too do the rankings of each COTY candidate.

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Top 5 candidates for the 2024 WNBA Coach of the Year Award

#5. Noelle Quinn - Seattle Storm

Seattle Storm coach Noelle Quinn - Source: Getty

Being a first-year coach is no easy stint for anyone who aspires to make it in a professional league such as the WNBA. So far, Noelle Quinn has done an incredible job at the helm of the Seattle Storm in establishing a strong culture change. The team anchored on an imposing defensive identity, ranking fourth in the league.

#4. Stephanie White - Connecticut Sun

Connecticut Sun vs. Seattle Storm - Source: Getty

Connecticut Sun coach Stephanie White started the WNBA season with a dominant showing, going for nine straight victories before losing their first ball game. They remain a dominant defensive unit, utilizing the strengths of their rotations and each player's versatility.

#3. Christie Sides - Indiana Fever

Indiana Fever coach Christie Sides - Source: Getty

Unlike Stephanie White's start to the season, Christie Sides struggled to find a rhythm with her Indiana Fever as they went 0-5. However, the young team started to gain momentum at just the right time, coming off the Olympic break. In their last 10 games, they have gone 8-2 with some quality victories against the Connecticut Sun and the Seattle Storm.

#2. Cheryl Reeve - Minnesota Lynx

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve - Source: Getty

She is regarded as one of the most prominent coaching figures in WNBA history. Cheryl Reeve is a three-time COTY winner with over four championships under her resume. This season has been no different for Reeve, who has established the Lynx squad as a team to be feared in the postseason. They rank third defensively and fourth offensively in the league.

#1. Sandy Brondello - New York Liberty

New York Liberty coach Sandy Brondello - Source: Getty

Sandy Brondello and the Liberty team are looking to redeem themselves after last year's finals loss to the Las Vegas Aces. They started the year strong and have not slowed down an inch with their focus on coming out prepared for each matchup. They are a prominent two-way unit with little to no holes in their championship-level roster.