LSU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kim Mulkey Signs Four-Year Contract Extension
LSU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kim Mulkey has solidified her commitment to the Tigers for the long term with a four-year contract extension. This new agreement, announced recently, ensures Mulkey will remain with the team through the 2028-2029 season. The extension underscores LSU’s confidence in Mulkey’s leadership and her ability to continue building the program into a national powerhouse.
Mulkey, who was hired in 2021, wasted no time in transforming LSU’s women’s basketball team. In just her second season, she led the Tigers to a national championship, capturing LSU’s first NCAA title since 2008. The success has been reflected not only in the team’s performance but also in the program’s rising prominence both regionally and nationally.
Under Mulkey’s guidance, LSU has flourished. Known for her fiery coaching style, extensive experience, and winning pedigree, Mulkey brought a level of professionalism and expectation that revitalized the program. Her coaching resume includes three NCAA championships during her time at Baylor, and her leadership has been a key factor in LSU’s return to prominence.
The contract extension is a testament to Mulkey’s tremendous impact on LSU’s basketball program. Athletic Director Scott Woodward praised Mulkey’s contributions, noting that her passion and determination to elevate LSU’s women’s basketball to the top of the college ranks are unmatched. As Mulkey looks toward the future, the Tigers’ future looks even brighter with her at the helm, promising more success and continued growth for LSU Women’s Basketball.
With this extended commitment, Coach Kim Mulkey’s legacy as one of the most accomplished and respected figures in women’s basketball continues to grow, as she strives to lead LSU to even greater heights.
