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Rutgers Hires LSU Assistant Gary Redus II to Lead Women’s Basketball Rebuild

The program chose a reputed recruiter with ties to university leadership to fast-track a turnaround after its worst Big Ten season.

LSU assistant coach assistant coach Gary Redus II celebrates with Angel Reese after beating the Utah Utes, 66-63, in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA women's tournament on March 24, 2023.
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Overview

  • The university announced Redus as head coach on Monday, replacing Coquese Washington after a 1-17 Big Ten campaign and a 42-84 four-year record.
  • Redus has been on Kim Mulkey’s LSU staff since 2022-23 and was part of the Tigers’ 2023 national championship run.
  • At 36, he steps into his first head-coaching role and is credited with helping land multiple top-ranked recruiting classes at LSU.
  • President William F. Tate IV and athletic director Keli Zinn previously worked at LSU, a familiarity that helped shape Rutgers’ search.
  • Soon after reports of the hire, senior forward Antonia Bates was reported to be entering the transfer portal, and it is undetermined whether Redus will remain with LSU through the NCAA tournament.