Mike Petersen ready for sudden transition from Atlanta Dream assistant to interim head coach
Mike Petersen was surprised to find himself interim head coach of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream on Monday, but says he's ready to do whatever the organization needs. The Dream starts its season on May 14.
Petersen, a Dream assistant the past three seasons, was elevated Monday when head coach Nicki Collen left to take over the Baylor women's basketball program. Petersen spoke with the media via Zoom call on Tuesday, saying he and fellow assistant Darius Taylor didn't find out how serious Collen's involvement was with Baylor until Monday morning before the Dream's practice.