Noelle Quinn

Noelle Quinn (born 1988) is an American professional basketball player and coach who has made significant strides in both arenas. As a player, Quinn was drafted into the WNBA and played for multiple teams, demonstrating her skills and dedication to professional women's basketball. However, her most notable contribution to basketball has come through her coaching career. In 2021, Quinn was hired as the head coach of the Seattle Storm, becoming one of only a handful of Black women to serve as head coach of an NBA or WNBA franchise. This historic appointment represented a major milestone in professional basketball diversity and leadership representation. Under her leadership, the Storm have remained competitive in the league. Quinn's background as both a player and coach gives her unique insight into the game, and her presence in a high-profile coaching position serves as an inspiration to young women and girls pursuing careers in basketball and sports leadership. Her appointment and tenure have helped advance conversations about diversity and inclusion in professional sports coaching.