The Washington Mystics finally have their next head coach and general manager.
The Mystics hired former Chicago Sky assistant and USA Basketball coach Sydney Johnson as their next head coach on Monday afternoon. They also announced that Jamila Wideman will take over as the team’s next general manager.
The duo will take over for Eric Thibault and Mike Thibault, who both parted ways with the organization in October. Mike led the team to a WNBA title in 2019 while in both roles, and then his son, Eric, was promoted to head coach in 2023.
With open arms, D.C. welcomes you, Sydney Johnson, as the new Head Coach of the Washington Mystics.
We’re eager to tip off the New Year with a new journey on and off the court. pic.twitter.com/qdDNjlqxWQ
— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) December 23, 2024
The Mystics were the second team in the league to hire a new head coach on Monday, after the Dallas Wings hired former USC assistant Chris Koclanes to replace Latricia Trammell.
This post will be updated with more information shortly.