LSU Hires Miami Assistant to Women's Basketball Staff

Fitzroy Anthony joins Kim Mulkey's coaching team after previous failed attempt to fill vacancy

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:44pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a women's basketball game, with sharp planes of purple and gold colors overlapping to create a sense of motion and competition.LSU's new women's basketball coaching staff aims to build a program that can compete for championships.Baton Rouge Today

LSU women's basketball has announced the hire of Fitzroy Anthony to fill a top recruiter position on head coach Kim Mulkey's staff. Anthony is joining the Tigers after previously working as an assistant coach at the University of Miami.

Why it matters

Mulkey is looking to build a championship-caliber program at LSU after taking over the head coaching job last year. Filling out her coaching staff with experienced recruiters like Anthony is a key part of that effort.

The details

Anthony comes to Baton Rouge after previously working as an assistant coach at the University of Miami. This is Mulkey's second attempt to fill one of the two vacant assistant coaching jobs on her staff, after a previous hire did not work out as planned.

  • LSU announced the hire on April 6, 2026.

The players

Kim Mulkey

The head coach of the LSU women's basketball team, who is looking to build a championship program.

Fitzroy Anthony

The new assistant coach hired by Mulkey, who previously worked as an assistant at the University of Miami.

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The takeaway

Mulkey is making key hires to assemble a strong coaching staff that can help recruit top talent to LSU and develop the team into a national contender.