Gabe Lazo Appointed as UCF Women’s Basketball Head Coach
UCF introduces head women’s basketball coach Gabe Lazo
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Gabe Lazo has been appointed as the 14th head coach of the University of Central Florida (UCF) women's basketball program. Previously an assistant coach at the University of Tennessee, Lazo brings a decade of experience in women's college basketball and is recognized as the first Latino head coach in a Power 4 conference.
- 01Gabe Lazo is the 14th head coach of UCF women's basketball.
- 02He previously served as an assistant coach at Tennessee.
- 03Lazo has coaching experience at multiple universities including Mississippi State and George Washington.
- 04He is entering his 10th season in women's college basketball.
- 05Lazo is the first Latino head coach in a Power 4 conference.
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The University of Central Florida (UCF) has officially introduced Gabe Lazo as the new head coach for its women's basketball team during a press conference. Lazo, a Miami native, has a robust coaching background, having spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Tennessee. His career also includes assistant coaching positions at Mississippi State University, George Washington University, Stony Brook University, and Florida International University (FIU). As he begins his 10th season in women's college basketball, Lazo is making history as the first Latino head coach in a Power 4 conference. His appointment marks a significant milestone for UCF and the broader collegiate sports community.
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Lazo's appointment could inspire diversity within collegiate athletics and attract more attention to UCF's women's basketball program.
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