Who Is Laces' Coach Andrew Wade? Everything You Need to Know About Unrivaled Team Leader
When Andrew Wade was in his final year of college, basketball wasn’t just a sport to him—it was a way of life. After dedicating three years to playing collegiate basketball at Catholic University in Washington, DC, he knew he couldn’t imagine a future without it. Basketball had shaped who he was as graduation approached, he found himself dreaming of ways to stay deeply connected to the game he loved.
Now, Wade’s lifelong passion for basketball has opened an incredible new chapter. He’s about to step into a new coaching role where he’ll work with some of the best talents in women’s basketball—players like the ever-dominant MVP contender Alyssa Thomas and the seasoned, four-time All-Star Kayla McBride. Here’s everything you need to know about Lace’s head coach.
Andrew, who served as an assistant coach for the Washington Mystics, took a major leap in his coaching journey as he was named as one of six head coaches for Unrivaled, an exciting new women’s professional 3-on-3 basketball league set to debut in Miami on January 17th. For Wade, it’s more than just a new role—it’s a chance to help shape the future of the sport he loves while working with some of the most talented athletes in the game.
“I’m excited to be in the head seat for the first time,” he said. “I’m excited to have that challenge and face that pressure.” Wade is stepping into his new role as head coach of the Laces Club, a team packed with talent from across the WNBA.
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