“I applaud Karen Bryant and the Seattle Storm on hiring a very deserving candidate,” said Dan Hughes, San Antonio Silver Stars GM and head coach. “Brian’s knowledge of the league as well as his strategic planning are excellent and fans of the Storm will enjoy watching his team develop. I have no doubt he will continue the outstanding Storm legacy in Seattle. We appreciate all the valuable work Brian has put into our frachise over the past three years. It has been a long-term goal of Brian's to be a head coach and we certainly wish him the best.”

Brian Agler served as assistant coach for the Silver Stars during the previous three seasons. In 2007, he took over head coaching duties while Hughes recovered from Achilles surgery and guided the team to an 8-2 mark from June 16 through the All-Star break. He was instrumental in helping Hughes and the Silver Stars through major improvement during the past three seasons, going from seven wins in 2005 to 13 wins in 2006 and finally 20 wins, along with a Western Conference Finals appearance, in 2007.