Finley’s first stop in collegiate basketball was at Harvard, where she spent three years as an assistant coach. “I am committed to our student-athletes and will continue to do all I can to help them become the best they can be on and off the court. I’m grateful to be entrusted with this role and will bring my best every day to help us be successful together as a team,” she once said, words that perfectly capture her coaching philosophy.

Today, Kelly Rae Finley is best known for her remarkable tenure with the Florida Gators. Set to enter her fifth season as head coach in 2026, she’s earned every bit of recognition coming her way. Guiding the Gators to their first postseason semifinal appearance since 2013 is no small feat. But with such success on the court, has Kelly been compensated in

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