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Florida Gators Hire Tammi Reiss to Revitalize Basketball Program

3/25/2026

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Summary

Reiss Revitalizes Gators

Tammi Reiss, the Florida Gators women's basketball head coach, was appointed by Florida to revitalize the program.
She is a three-time Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year who led Rhode Island to the first NCAA Tournament in 30 years and a 28-win season.
She replaces Kelly Rae Finley after Florida missed the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight year and the program has been underfunded versus SEC rivals.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA established its first women's basketball championship in 1982, with the University of Tennessee winning the inaugural title under coach Pat Summitt. This milestone marked a significant advancement for women's sports, yet challenges persist, as evidenced by Tammi Reiss's recent appointment as Florida Gators head coach, aiming to revitalize a program that has missed the NCAA Tournament for four consecutive years.

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Reiss Revitalizes Gators

Tammi Reiss, the Florida Gators women's basketball head coach, was appointed by Florida to revitalize the program.
She is a three-time Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year who led Rhode Island to the first NCAA Tournament in 30 years and a 28-win season.
She replaces Kelly Rae Finley after Florida missed the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight year and the program has been underfunded versus SEC rivals.

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