LSU Assistant Coach Accepts Rutgers Head Coaching Job

Gary Redus II will leave LSU before NCAA Tournament to begin new role

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:48pm

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LSU women's basketball assistant coach Gary Redus II has accepted the head coaching job at Rutgers University. Head coach Kim Mulkey confirmed that Redus will leave LSU and begin his new role at Rutgers, and will not be on the LSU bench for the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

Why it matters

This move comes at a critical time for the LSU women's basketball program, as they prepare to compete in the NCAA Tournament. Redus has been an important part of the coaching staff, and his departure will require LSU to adjust their strategy and lineup ahead of the tournament.

The details

Redus, who has been an assistant coach at LSU, accepted the head coaching job at Rutgers University earlier this week. LSU head coach Kim Mulkey announced that Redus will leave the team and begin his new role at Rutgers, and will not be on the LSU bench for the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

  • Earlier this week, Redus accepted the Rutgers head coaching job.
  • On Wednesday, Mulkey confirmed that Redus will leave LSU and start his new role at Rutgers before the NCAA Tournament.

The players

Gary Redus II

An assistant coach for the LSU women's basketball team who has accepted the head coaching job at Rutgers University.

Kim Mulkey

The head coach of the LSU women's basketball team.

Rutgers University

A public research university located in New Jersey that has hired Gary Redus II as their new head women's basketball coach.

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What they’re saying

“I'm happy for Gary and his family. He's worked hard and earned this opportunity. I encouraged him to get to work.”

— Kim Mulkey, Head Coach, LSU Women's Basketball (ESPN 104.5)

What’s next

LSU will need to quickly adjust their coaching staff and strategy ahead of the NCAA Tournament without Redus on the bench.

The takeaway

This coaching change for LSU comes at a crucial time as they prepare for the NCAA Tournament, highlighting the challenges programs can face with key staff departures right before postseason play.