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= Carley Kuhns = Carley Kuhns is an American basketball coach and former player. She is currently the head coach of the Samford Bulldogs women's basketball team.

Early Life
Carley Kuhns was born on September 22nd, 1985, in Laramie, Wyoming. However, she moved to Lilburn, Georgia in 1987, where she grew up. Kuhns attended Parkview High School, graduating in 2004.

Following her high school graduation, Kuhns pursued her passion for basketball and went on to play college basketball at Valdosta State University. As a student-athlete at Valdosta State, Kuhns had a remarkable career and made significant contributions to the team from 2004 through 2008.

During her time at Valdosta State, Kuhns received numerous honors and accolades. She became the first Lady Blazer since 2001 to be named a Kodak/State Farm WBCA Honorable Mention All-American. Her exceptional skills and dedication to the sport allowed her to leave a lasting impact on the program's record books. Kuhns recorded 1,133 career points during her college career, ranking 16th in the program's history.

Furthermore, Kuhns was recognized as a two-time First Team All-Gulf South Conference selection, highlighting her consistent performance and excellence on the court. She established herself as a sharpshooter, amassing an impressive record of 262 three-pointers, setting a school record in the category. Her remarkable achievement placed her fifth all-time in Gulf South Conference history.

Coaching Career
Kuhns began her coaching career at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. As an assistant coach, Kuhns made significant contributions to the team's success. She played a vital role in guiding Belmont to four conference championships and four appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Her expertise and dedication helped shape the team's achievements during her tenure at Belmont.

After her successful stint at Belmont, Kuhns took on the head coaching position at Valdosta State University. Where she was also a 2015 Blazer Athletics Hall of Fame inductee. During her coaching tenure at Valdosta State, Kuhns achieved remarkable success, leading the Lady Blazers to impressive seasons and notable accomplishments.

In the 2016-17 season, Kuhns guided the team to a standout 22-10 record, marking their first 20-plus win campaign since 2011. The team's success continued as they clinched the Gulf South Conference Tournament Championship, earning a coveted spot in the NCAA South Regional Tournament. Kuhns' outstanding coaching performance earned her recognition as the GSC Coach of the Year.

Building on the momentum, Kuhns continued to excel in the 2017-18 season, leading Valdosta State to an impressive 23-9 record in the regular season, including a 15-5 conference play record. The team's remarkable performance extended to the NCAA Tournament, where they made an impressive run, advancing to the Sweet 16.

In the subsequent season (2018-19), Kuhns maintained her coaching prowess as her squad achieved a commendable record of 21-10 overall and an impressive 16-6 in Gulf South Conference (GSC) play. This marked the team's third consecutive season with 20-plus wins under Kuhns' guidance. Furthermore, the Lady Blazers reached the finals of the GSC Tournament for the second time during Kuhns' three seasons as head coach.

Samford University Career
In her first season as Samford's head coach in 2019-20, Kuhns engineered a dramatic turnaround in the program. After winning just 10 games the season before, the Bulldogs went 18-14 in Kuhns' debut season. Despite being picked seventh in the Southern Conference's preseason polls, the Bulldogs won a share of the SoCon regular-season title, the first in the history of the program. Samford then won the SoCon Tournament for just the third time in program history. With the SoCon Tournament title, the Bulldogs earned the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, but the NCAA Tournament was eventually canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The SoCon media named Kuhns the league's Co-Coach of the Year.

Achievements
2021 Southern Conference Coach of the Year (Unanimous)

2020 Southern Conference Media Co-Coach of the Year

2017 Gulf South Conference Coach of the Year

2015 Gulf South Conference Hall of Fame Inductee

Personal Life
Carley Kuhns is happily married to her husband, Matt, who also played basketball at Valdosta State University. The couple has been blessed with three daughters named Carsten, Kyler, and Cohen.