Reiss Brings a Builder's Mentality to Gators

Key Points:

• Tammi Reiss has been named the new head coach of the University of Florida women's basketball team, becoming the 12th coach in program history and fulfilling her goal of leading a Power 4 program.
• Reiss led the University of Rhode Island to its first Atlantic 10 Conference title and NCAA Tournament appearance in 30 years, turning around a struggling program with four 20-win seasons in five years.
• A former star player at Virginia and longtime assistant coach, Reiss brings diverse experience including WNBA playing and coaching, acting, and business ownership, with strong endorsements from South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin.
• Reiss emphasized the importance of administrative support and resources from Florida, stating the program's commitment was key to her decision, and she is eager to build the Gators into a competitive team at the highest level.
• The coaching transition occurred swiftly after Rhode Island's NCAA Tournament exit, marking a significant milestone in Reiss's accomplished and multifaceted career.