The Atlanta Dream hired longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach Karl Smesko to lead the team Wednesday.
Smesko built Florida Gulf Coast into a perennial NCAA Tournament team and has the third highest winning percentage (.829) in women’s college basketball over his 23 years at the school. The Eagles have been one of the top 3-point shooting teams in the country yearly. They knocked down 300 or more 3-pointers in 15 straight seasons, including setting the NCAA record with 431 in 2018.
“Karl is a proven leader with a history of developing his players and creating a winning culture,” Dream GM Dan Padover said. “His fast-paced, innovative style of play will be attractive to our players and fans alike. We are excited to have Karl bring his incredible basketball IQ to the Dream.”
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