Billie Jean King presents Lisa Bluder with Joe Lapchick Award
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 7:06 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Billie Jean King is set to present Lisa Bluder with the Joe Lapchick Character Award on September 18. Bluder has a distinguished 40-year coaching career, primarily at Iowa, where she led the Hawkeyes to two consecutive national championship game appearances. She is recognized for treating all individuals with respect, a quality highlighted by Caitlin Clark, the NCAA’s career scoring leader and former player under Bluder. The award ceremony will also honor Mike Brey, James Jones, and Ernie Johnson for their contributions in sportsmanship and character.
- •Billie Jean King honors Lisa Bluder on September 18.
- •Bluder led Iowa basketball for 24 seasons.
- •Caitlin Clark praises Bluder's respect for all.
- •Bluder retired with 894 wins, third among active coaches.
- •Award recognizes sportsmanship and character in coaching.
- 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — Billie Jean King to present Lisa Bluder with the Joe Lapchick Character Award
"When Lisa Bluder first met Billie Jean King, the tennis icon signed a piece of paper saying: “pressure is a privilege, go Iowa basketball.”
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