
Karl Smesko Joins Atlanta Dream as Head Coach, Leaving FGCU
Karl Smesko is stepping down as head coach of Florida Gulf Coast University's women's basketball team to join the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA. Smesko, who built FGCU into a nationally recognized program, leaves behind a legacy of success, including a .845 all-time winning percentage and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. Chelsea Lyles, a former player and long-time assistant, will succeed him as head coach. Smesko's departure marks the end of an era for FGCU, but the program is optimistic about its future under Lyles' leadership.

