LSU Women's Basketball Coach Loses Assistant to Rutgers

Gary Redus leaves LSU to take head coaching job at Rutgers ahead of March Madness

Mar. 11, 2026 at 11:24pm

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LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey announced that assistant coach Gary Redus is leaving the program to take the head coaching job at Rutgers University. Redus' departure comes just before the start of the NCAA March Madness tournament, where Mulkey's LSU team is expected to compete.

Why it matters

Redus was a key member of Mulkey's coaching staff at LSU, and his departure so close to the start of the tournament could be a significant loss for the team as they prepare for the high-stakes games of March Madness.

The details

Mulkey revealed Redus' decision to leave LSU for the Rutgers head coaching job during a radio interview on ESPN 104.5. Redus had been an assistant coach with the LSU women's basketball program since 2023.

  • Redus announced his decision to leave LSU for Rutgers on March 11, 2026.
  • The 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks.

The players

Kim Mulkey

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

Gary Redus

The former assistant coach for the LSU women's basketball team who is leaving to become the new head coach at Rutgers University.

Rutgers University

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

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What they’re saying

“You can't be married to two wives,”

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

What’s next

Redus is expected to officially start his new head coaching role at Rutgers after the conclusion of the 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament.

The takeaway

The departure of a key assistant coach like Gary Redus right before the high-stakes March Madness tournament could present a significant challenge for the LSU women's basketball team as they prepare to compete for a national championship.