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Walz wins USA Basketball National Coach of the Year

Walz shares the award with Bruch Weber of Kansas State.
Credit: AP
Louisville head coach Jeff Walz, right, and players watch during the late moments of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame in the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference women's tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, March 10, 2019. Louisville lost to Notre Dame 99-79. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A good year just got even better for UofL Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Walz. He's been named one of USA Basketball's National Coaches of the Year.            

Walz helped lead the USA men's under-19 team to a gold medal in this year's FIBA World Cup, and so far, his Lady Cards are ranked No.2 nationally at 9-1.

Walz shares the award with Bruch Weber of Kansas State.

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