Sparks hire Raegan Pebley as general manager, their third GM in as many seasons

TCU coach Raegan Pebley on the sideline during a game against Texas last season in Fort Worth, Texas. The three-time WNBA champions have hired former Texas Christian coach Raegan Pebley as their third general manager in as many seasons, the team announced Friday, replacing Karen Bryant, who led the Sparks for one season as the franchise broke new ground with head coach Curt Miller. A third-round pick by the Utah Starzz in the WNBA’s inaugural 1997 draft, Pebley was the head coach at Utah State and Fresno State before a nine-year stint at TCU, where she led the Horned Frogs to four WNIT appearances in her first five years before stepping down in 2023 as TCU finished 8-23. “I am eager to partner with our players, front office, coaching staff and community as we foster a culture where our players are resourced with all the tools they need as they courageously chase the best version of themselves and compete for WNBA championships.” The fortified front office, which includes assistant general manager Eli Horowitz and vice president of basketball operations/player relations Ilene Hauser, faces a critical time for the rebuilding franchise. The Sparks are still picking up the pieces from Derek Fisher’s tenure as head coach and general manager that has resulted in no postseason appearances the last three seasons.