Karl Smesko has become synonymous with a unique style of offensive basketball over the past two decades at Florida Gulf Coast. He prioritizes efficiency to the nth degree and coaches his players to get the best possible shots, whether they are layups with an advantage, catch-and-shoot 3s, or anything uncontested from an optimal spot on the floor.

The Atlanta Dream have hired their next head coach for the 2025 WNBA season and beyond. Per a press release, they have hired Karl Smesko to be their next head coach. Smesko brings a lot of experience to the Dream since he has the third-highest winning percentage (.