That's because the Dream have announced the hiring of Karl Smesko as the team's new coach. Smesko has been one of the most innovative coaches in the women's game, bringing fast tempo and a reliance on 3-point tries to Florida Gulf Coast, where he has built a powerhouse.

Karl Smesko built Florida Gulf Coast into one of the country's most consistent mid-major women's basketball teams. Is his style a fit in Atlanta?

The Dream named Karl Smesko head coach on Wednesday as the longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach makes the jump to the WNBA.

The Atlanta Dream have hired longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach Karl Smesko to lead the team. Smesko built Florida Gulf Coast into a perennial NCAA Tournament team and has the third highest winning percentage in women’s college basketball.

The Atlanta Dream hired Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball coach Karl Smesko as its next head coach, the WNBA franchise announced Wednesday.

The Atlanta Dream have hired Karl Smesko as head coach, the team announced on Wednesday. Smesko replaces Tanisha Wright, who was fired earlier this month after three seasons in charge. “Karl is a proven leader with a history of developing his players and creating a winning culture,

Karl Smesko, who built the Eagles into a mid-major powerhouse, is leaving the Eagles after 23 seasons to become the head coach with the Atlanta Dream.