Seattle, WA — October 30, 2025:
The Seattle Storm have officially ushered in a new era of basketball by announcing Sonia Raman as the team’s new head coach.
The announcement was made Thursday on the Storm’s official social media accounts, welcoming Raman with the message: “A new era of Storm basketball begins. Welcome to Seattle, Head Coach Sonia Raman!”
Raman brings extensive experience and a strong basketball pedigree to Seattle. Before joining the Storm, she served as an assistant coach with the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA, where she was widely respected for her player development skills and basketball IQ.
Prior to her time in the NBA, Raman was the head coach at MIT, where she led the Engineers to multiple winning seasons and NCAA Tournament appearances. Her background in analytics, leadership, and strategy aligns with the Storm’s commitment to building a competitive and innovative program.
The hiring marks a significant move for the Storm as they look to return to championship contention in the coming WNBA seasons. Raman becomes the latest in a growing number of women with NBA coaching experience taking the helm of WNBA teams.
Fans and players have expressed excitement online, calling Raman’s appointment a “fresh start” for the franchise.
A new era of Storm basketball begins ⛈️
Welcome to Seattle, Head Coach Sonia Raman!
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— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) October 29, 2025