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University of Central Florida Women's Basketball

NCAA D1Big 12 ConferenceOrlando, FL

Coaching Staff (5)

Gabe Lazo
Gabe Lazo

Head Coach

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Official Release - April 4, 2026 ORLANDO – UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir has announced the hiring of Gabe Lazo as the next head coach of its women’s basketball program, becoming the 14th head coach in program history. A Miami native, Lazo brings a dynamic background and a proven track record of success at multiple levels of women’s basketball. Widely regarded as one of the rising coaches in the game, he has built his reputation as an elite recruiter, defensive strategist, and developer of student-athletes. “Gabe represents what we were looking for in the next leader of our women’s basketball program,” Mohajir said. “He’s a proven competitor at every level of the game, with deep Florida roots, an elite ability to connect with people, and a track record of developing student-athletes on and off the court. He has consistently helped elevated every program he’s been part of as a head coach and assistant. “His vision for UCF, his love for the state, combined with his energy and ability to connect, make him the right leader at the right time in today’s college landscape. We’re confident he will build a program capable of competing for Big 12 championships while developing young women to succeed long after their playing careers.” Most recently, Lazo spent the past two seasons at Tennessee, helping guide the Lady Vols to two NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 run during his first season in Knoxville. During his time on Rocky Top, he played

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Sytia Messer

Head Coach

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Bett Shelby

Assistant Coach

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Josh Theis

Assistant Coach/Video Coordinator

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Sydnei McCaskill

Assistant Coach

Program Snapshot

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Total Staff
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Verified Emails
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Coach Profiles
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Social Profiles

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The University of Central Florida Women's Basketball program currently has 5 coaching staff members listed.
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University of Central Florida competes in NCAA D1 (Division I).
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Academic Snapshot

NCAA D1PublicHSINCAA since 1972Graduate
4000 Central Florida Boulevard, P.O. Box 163555, Orlando FL
Acceptance Rate
40%
Undergrad Enrollment
59,095
Avg Net Price
$10,650/yr
In-State Tuition
$6,368/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,467/yr
Avg SAT
1,277
6-Year Graduation Rate
75%
Freshman Retention
92%
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$51,200/yr

Last verified: Mar 2026