La Salle women's golf program hires NBA analyst Denise Lynam as head coach

Denise Lynam's Instagram page says she's a basketball analyst. Now she can add "college golf coach. " Lynam, who goes by Dei, was named the head women's golf coach at La Salle University on Friday.

"We're excited to welcome Dei as our new women's golf coach," Interim Director of Athletics Phil Snead  commented. "Dei is a household name in Philadelphia sports and will raise the profile of our program. We can't wait to see her help our student-athletes excel on the course, in the classroom, and in the community.

" So looking forward to this! Thank you @GoExplorers We will make you proud! https://t.

co/Z9DK4ZC4kW — Dei Lynam (@dlynamCSN) May 7, 2026 Lynam takes over the Blue and Gold squad while maintaining her gig as an analyst for the Philadelphia 76ers and their G-League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. Lynam hosts pre and post-game radio shows on 97. 5 The Fanatic for 76ers games.