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Florida Fires Women’s Basketball Coach Kelly Rae Finley After Five Seasons

Florida begins a national search to elevate a program that has never won a conference title.

Overview

  • The dismissal followed an 18-15 season with a 5-11 SEC mark and an 82-64 loss to No. 7 Oklahoma in the SEC Tournament's second round.
  • Finley departs with a 93-75 record at Florida, including 30-50 in SEC play across five seasons.
  • She is owed $450,000 in remaining base salary to be paid in installments through April 15, 2027.
  • Despite a roster featuring three McDonald’s All-Americans, the Gators failed to convert talent into consistent wins.
  • Average home attendance was 1,895 this season, the lowest in the SEC, and the program has not advanced past the NCAA second round since 1998.