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Ex-Lady Vols Assistant Gabe Lazo Hired as UCF Coach, Won't Join Kim Mulkey at LSU
Lazo becomes his first college head coach after helping Tennessee land five freshmen, including three McDonald’s All-Americans.
- On Saturday, April 4, UCF announced the hiring of former Tennessee assistant Gabe Lazo as the new head women's basketball coach. The Miami native takes over the Knights as his first collegiate head coaching position.
- Lazo's appointment follows a rapid transition after he joined LSU coach Kim Mulkey's staff on March 31. He had previously spearheaded recruiting efforts at Tennessee under coach Kim Caldwell before resigning late last month.
- Known for his recruiting prowess, Lazo helped the Lady Vols sign their highest-ranked class since 2017. Mississippi State coach Sam Purcell, who previously employed Lazo, called him an "absolute workhorse" and "elite" player developer.
- Lazo replaces Sytia Messer, who was fired after four losing seasons. He aims to rally the fanbase in Orlando by building a program capable of competing for Big 12 championships.
- LSU coach Kim Mulkey expressed support for Lazo's move, telling The Advocate, "How could you not be happy for someone to be a head coach for the first time and to do it in his home state?" Lazo stated, "This is a special place with tremendous potential.
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UCF hires Gabe Lazo as women's basketball coach
UCF has hired Gabe Lazo as its women’s basketball coach. Lazo had been set to join Kim Mulkey’s staff at LSU before taking the job at UCF, which will be his first head coaching gig.
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Here's what Kim Mulkey said after her new LSU assistant landed UCF's head coach job
It turns out that Kim Mulkey’s newest assistant will not coach with the LSU women’s basketball team after all. Gabe Lazo, a former Tennessee assistant, will be the next head coach at UCF instead.
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