Ex-Razorback Coach Makes Moves: Joins WNBA Team
LOS ANGELES (KNWA/KFTA) — Mike Neighbors, who previously coached the University of Arkansas’ women’s basketball team, is set to join the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) as a coach for the upcoming season. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Sparks will be playing. stated that Neighbors was appointed as an assistant coach. Becoming a member of the Los Angeles Sparks is like fulfilling my childhood dream," Neighbors stated. "Throughout my 31-year career coaching women, witnessing the development of both the sport and the league has been truly astonishing. WATCH: John Calipari and team members discuss their upcoming Sweet 16 game against 3-seeded Texas Tech Neighbors stepped down from his role as head coach on March 11 Following seven seasons with the Razorbacks, the Greenwood native and University of Arkansas graduate recorded a 148-114 record during his tenure there. He guided the Razorbacks to six successful seasons and secured their spot in six p...