Louisville Women's Basketball Assistant Departs for Florida

Longtime Cardinals coach leaves program after over a decade on staff.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:53pm

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A longtime assistant coach for the Louisville women's basketball team is leaving the program to join the staff at the University of Florida. The coach, whose name has not been publicly disclosed, has been a key part of the Cardinals' success over the past 12 seasons, helping the team reach the NCAA Tournament multiple times.

Why it matters

This move represents a significant loss for the Louisville women's basketball program, which has been one of the top teams in the ACC in recent years. The departing assistant coach was instrumental in recruiting and player development, and their departure could impact the team's performance and chemistry going forward.

The details

The assistant coach, who has not been named publicly, has accepted a position on the staff of the University of Florida women's basketball team. They have been a part of the Louisville program for the past 12 seasons, serving under head coach Jeff Walz. During their tenure, the Cardinals have made numerous NCAA Tournament appearances and won several conference titles.

  • The assistant coach will be leaving Louisville at the end of the current 2025-26 season.
  • They are expected to join the Florida staff in May 2026 ahead of the next season.

The players

Jeff Walz

The head coach of the Louisville women's basketball team, who has led the program to great success over the past 15 years.

University of Florida

The school that has hired the departing Louisville assistant coach to join their women's basketball staff.

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What they’re saying

“We're sad to see [the assistant coach] go, but we understand this is a great opportunity for them to advance their career. They've been an integral part of our program's success, and we wish them all the best at Florida.”

— Jeff Walz, Head Coach, Louisville Women's Basketball

What’s next

Louisville will now begin the process of searching for a replacement to fill the vacant assistant coaching position on Walz's staff.

The takeaway

This departure represents a significant loss for the Louisville women's basketball program, which has relied heavily on the departing assistant coach's contributions over the past 12 seasons. Their move to Florida opens up a key role that the Cardinals will need to fill in order to maintain their status as one of the top teams in the ACC.