Former MIT women's basketball coach and New York Liberty assistant Sonia Raman has been named head coach of the Seattle Storm, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Friday.

Malonga's surprise move stems from a dislocated wrist, an injury she sustained during the WNBA season; last week, Malonga announced via TikTok she had undergone surgery to repair the injury.

On Tuesday, Turkish women’s basketball powerhouse Fenerbahce tweeted a shocking decision from Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga.

The Storm are looking for a coach, but the biggest name on the market is no longer available after two-time WNBA champion Sandy Brondello reportedly agreed to become the first coach of the expansion Toronto Tempo.

The hire, which initially was leaked on LinkedIn, substantiates reporting that WNBA teams are prioritizing candidates with NBA track records, choosing to value certain types of basketball experiences and expertise,