UCF Hires Gabe Lazo as Women's Basketball Coach

Lazo joins after short stint at LSU

Apr. 4, 2026 at 7:13pm

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The University of Central Florida (UCF) has hired Gabe Lazo as the new head coach of their women's basketball team. Lazo previously had a brief tenure as the head coach at Louisiana State University (LSU).

Why it matters

UCF is looking to rebuild their women's basketball program after a disappointing season, and Lazo brings experience from his time at LSU. His hiring signals the university's commitment to improving the team's performance and competitiveness in the coming years.

The details

Gabe Lazo was hired as the new head coach of the UCF women's basketball team, taking over the program after a short stint as the head coach at LSU. Lazo has previous experience as an assistant coach at several Division I programs, including stints at Tulane University and the University of South Florida.

  • Lazo was hired as the new UCF women's basketball coach in April 2026.

The players

Gabe Lazo

The new head coach of the UCF women's basketball team, hired in April 2026 after a brief tenure as the head coach at LSU.

UCF Knights

The women's basketball team at the University of Central Florida, who are looking to rebuild their program under new head coach Gabe Lazo.

LSU

Louisiana State University, where Gabe Lazo previously served as the head coach of the women's basketball team before taking the job at UCF.

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The takeaway

Gabe Lazo's hiring as the new UCF women's basketball coach represents the university's commitment to revitalizing their program and improving its competitiveness in the coming years.