Paul Reed came to the Gaels as an assistant coach for the 2023-24 season after spending two seasons as an assistant on the Cal women’s basketball staff. Before that, he spent four years as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Washington.
During his time in Seattle, Reed helped the Huskies steadily rebuild, culminating with a trip to the Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals in 2021 after upsetting No. 6-seed Colorado 68-54. Reed oversaw three All-Pac-12 players at UW and helped an impressive 11 student-athletes become members of the Pac-12 All-Academic Team.
At Cal, Reed worked with the post players, led recruiting efforts, and assisted on the defensive side of the ball.
Prior to his time at UW, Reed spent three seasons as an assistant at Long Beach State, compiling a 69-30 overall record. His success included three consecutive 20-win campaigns which were highlighted with a Big West Conference Tournament championship in 2017 and a berth to the NCAA Tournament. Reed helped his team reach the WNIT in each of the two years prior.
Prior to LBSU, Reed served as the head girls' varsity basketball coach for two years at Cienega High School in Vail, Ariz. During that time, he compiled a 45-13 overall record and led the Bobcats to a pair of appearances in the state tournament. In 2014, Reed was named the Southern Arizona Coach of the Year for the fourth time in his career after guiding Cienega to a regional championship and a runner-up finish at the Arizona Girls' State Basketball Division II playoffs. Cienega concluded the season at 26-2.
Reed earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Langston University (Okla.) in 1995. He was a two-year letter winner in football and was a USA Today Small College All-American defensive back. Reed went on to receive his master's in secondary education from the University of Phoenix
