Florida Gulf Coast University’s Karl Smesko has announced he is stepping down as head women’s basketball coach of the Eagles to take the same job with the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA. “Coach Smesko’s legacy at FGCU is not just about winning games,” said FGCU president Aysegul Timur. “It’s about the students and employees he has mentored
Brown tabbed as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at FGCU
Camryn Brown has been hired as an assistant coach for the nationally-ranked FGCU women’s basketball program as announced by head coach Karl Smesko today. Brown joins the Eagles after working the previous two years at West Virginia State University. “Camryn has a tremendous knowledge of the game, and she has a very good understanding of FGCU basketball,” said
FGCU’s Smesko earns career win #600
Faster than Pat Summitt, Tara VanDerveer, and C. Vivian Stringer, Florida Gulf Coast head coach Karl Smesko earned career win No. 600 last Thursday night as the No. 20 FGCU women’s basketball team cruised past Central Arkansas at the Farris Center. The win improved the Eagles to 20-1 overall and 9-0 in ASUN play, while UCA fell
Pierce elevated to Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at FGCU
Mandi Pierce, who has spent the past three seasons as the director of operations for the FGCU women’s basketball program, has been elevated to an assistant coaching position. “Mandi has done a great job for our program, and I am happy to see her earn the opportunity to become an assistant coach,” FGCU head coach
Murphy named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at FGCU
Shannon Murphy is returning to the FGCU women’s basketball program as an assistant coach. “Shannon has a great knowledge of the game, and she has a passion for helping players improve,” FGCU head coach Karl Smesko said. “She has a great understanding of FGCU basketball as she was an excellent point guard for us, and
Former FGCU Player Amanda Pierce Named Program’s Director of Basketball Operations
Former FGCU basketball player Amanda Pierce has been named the program’s director of basketball operations under head coach Karl Smesko. In her new role, Pierce will oversee the logistical aspects of team travel, manange the team’s schedule and perform a multitude other duties for the program based on needs. Pierce replaces Jenna Cobb who was
Former FGCU WBB Captain Jenna Cobb Named Program’s New Assistant Coach
Former FGCU women’s basketball captain Jenna Cobb has been named the program’s new assistant coach, head coach Karl Smesko announced Tuesday. Cobb, a two-year letterwinner with the Eagles from 2013-15 after transferring from Butler, spent last season as the team’s coordinator of operations. In her new role, Cobb’s responsibilities will include scouting of opponents, game