Florida Gators Women's Basketball Coaches
The Florida Gators coaching staff, led by head coach Kelly Rae Finley. Profiles below cover 4 staff members with career records, tenure at University of Florida and coaching background.
Head Coach
Kelly Rae Finley
Head Coach
4 years at school
Career Record
166-55
Conf Record
89-51
An offensive innovator with deep roots in the game, connecting well with student-athletes and building strong team cultures.
5 years of coaching experience with a background in player development.
Assistant Coaches
Aaron Johnston
Associate Head Coach
6 years at school
Oversees recruiting operations and has been instrumental in bringing top-tier talent to the program.
20+ years in collegiate athletics with stops at multiple Power 5 programs.
Carly Thibault-DuDonis
Assistant Coach
6 years at school
A former player who transitioned to coaching, bringing valuable on-court perspective to player development.
12 years of coaching experience with expertise in scouting and game planning.
Karen Middleton
Assistant Coach
2 years at school
Brings extensive experience from both collegiate and professional basketball, with a strong focus on player development and recruiting.
15+ years of coaching experience at the Division I level.
Florida Gators Coaching Staff FAQs
Common questions about the coaching staff.
Who is the head coach at Florida Gators?
Kelly Rae Finley is the head coach of the Florida Gators women's basketball program, currently in year 4 at University of Florida.
How large is the Florida Gators coaching staff?
The listed staff includes the head coach plus 3 other staff members, spanning associate and assistant coaches and basketball operations roles. Each entry shows experience and background.
How is Florida Gators performing under the current staff?
Florida Gators is 16-18 overall and 5-11 in sec play this season, playing home games at Exactech Arena. Game-by-game results are on the team schedule page.
What do assistant coaches do in college basketball?
Assistant coaches handle recruiting, scouting and opponent preparation, and lead position-specific skill work. Associate head coaches often take on play-calling or coordinator duties, while directors of basketball operations manage travel, scheduling and compliance rather than on-court coaching.
Where can I find more about the Florida Gators program?
The team pages cover the 16-18 season schedule, current roster, season statistics and program history dating to 1974.