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Washington Post releases profile of LSU womens basketball coach Kim Mulkey

Published: 30 March 2024 at 20:58

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The Washington Post released a profile of LSU womens basketball head coach Kim Mulkey, portraying her as a determined leader with polarizing behavior in the basketball community. The article, following Mulkey's threat to sue the Post, highlighted her brash manner and grudge-holding tendencies, shaping her legacy as a divisive figure in college basketball. Both LSU and Mulkey's former school, Baylor University, refrained from commenting on the story. Despite the anticipation for bombshell revelations, the profile focused on Mulkey's pursuit of basketball excellence and its impact on her relationships. Mulkey dismissed the article as a potential distraction after LSU's victory in the Sweet 16 game.

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LSU Women's Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey Threatens Lawsuit Against Washington Post Over 'Hit Piece'


LSU women's basketball head coach Kim Mulkey accused The Washington Post of using 'sleazy tactics' after rumors of a profile piece on her surfaced, leading to a public tirade and threats of a lawsuit. Mulkey's star player Angel Reese helped the team secure a victory against Middle Tennessee, despite trailing at halftime. Mulkey criticized the Post journalist Kent Babb for trying to conduct interviews without proper notice, vowing to sue if a false story is published. The controversy has overshadowed LSU's performance in the NCAA tournament, with Mulkey focusing on leading her team to the Sweet 16.

LSU Women's Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey Threatens to Sue The Washington Post Over Potential False Story


LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey addressed media rumors during a press conference, accusing a Washington Post reporter of attempting to publish a 'hit piece' on her by contacting former 'disgruntled' players. Mulkey claimed the reporter has been working on the story for two years, requesting an interview with a tight deadline before a game. She stated that the reporter's actions were an attempt to distract the team from the ongoing tournament. Mulkey threatened to sue if the story is false. The coach previously faced a similar situation with a story on LSU football coach Brian Kelly.

LSU Women's Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey Reacts to Washington Post Rumored Article


LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey responded to rumors of an upcoming Washington Post article by threatening the outlet with a lawsuit, alleging unethical behavior by the reporter. The article is said to involve disgruntled former players providing negative comments about Mulkey. Mulkey criticized the reporter for sending unreasonable deadlines for responses, potentially to prevent her from commenting during the NCAA tournament.

Kim Mulkey Continues to Push Back Against Washington Post Report


LSU coach Kim Mulkey dismisses distraction claims from a report by a Washington Post reporter, criticizes the journalist's tactics, and threatens to sue over an upcoming story she deems as a 'hatchet job'. The reporter, Kent Babb, has won major sports writing awards and published acclaimed sports books. Mulkey's team advances after a strong performance in the NCAA Tournament, with the focus remaining on basketball despite off-court controversies.

Former Washington Post Columnist Backs Story on LSU Women's Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey Amid Threats of Legal Action


Former Washington Post columnist Tony Kornheiser has labelled Kim Mulkey as 'over-controlling' and supported his former employer's upcoming piece on the LSU women's basketball coach, stating it will be '100 per cent accurate.' Mulkey, in her third season at LSU, threatened legal action against the newspaper for pursuing a 'hit piece' about her. Award-winning reporter Kent Babb confirmed he is working on a profile of Mulkey but declined further comment. Despite the controversy, the LSU Tigers, led by Mulkey, have advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey criticized for comments after skirmish in SEC Tournament Championship


LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey faced backlash from former NFL player Shannon Sharpe for her remarks following a skirmish in the SEC Tournament Championship against South Carolina. Sharpe criticized Mulkey for suggesting she wished South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso had pushed a smaller LSU player, stating that Mulkey's comments were undermining the spirit of the game. The incident led to a brawl involving players from both teams and resulted in the ejection of LSU's entire bench. South Carolina ultimately won the championship game 79-72.

LSU Women's Basketball Team Advances to Elite Eight Despite Distractions


The No. 3 LSU women's basketball team defeated the No. 2 UCLA Bruins in the Sweet 16 with a 78-69 victory, led by Flau'jae Johnson's 24 points. Coach Kim Mulkey faced distractions from a Washington Post article but remained focused on the game. Players like Angel Reese dismissed the article as just one of many challenges they've faced this season. The team is determined to defend their national championship title and is prepared to face potential opponents like Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Elite Eight.

Kim Mulkey (Wikipedia)


Kimberly Duane Mulkey (born May 17, 1962) is an American college basketball coach and former player. She is the head coach for Louisiana State University's women's basketball team. A Pan-American gold medalist in 1983 and Olympic gold medalist in 1984, she became the first person in NCAA women's basketball history to win a national championship as a player, assistant coach, and head coach. She has won NCAA championships as the coach of Baylor in 2005, 2012, and 2019 and of LSU in 2023. Mulkey was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000 and into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.

Kim Mulkey takes on villain role as LSU and South Carolina face off in the Southeastern Conference Tournament


Kim Mulkey's LSU squad upset No 1 South Carolina in the Southeastern Conference Tournament, sparking a conflict involving player ejections and arrests, with a former LSU player criticizing their role in the fight.

2022–23 LSU Tigers women's basketball team (Wikipedia)


The 2022–23 LSU Tigers women's basketball represented Louisiana State University in the 2022–23 college basketball season. Led by second year head coach Kim Mulkey, the team played their games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center and are members of the Southeastern Conference. This team achieved numerous milestones for LSU women's basketball, including the team's first ever national championship and Final Four wins.

LSU Tigers women's basketball (Wikipedia)


The LSU Tigers women's basketball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I women's college basketball. The team’s head coach is Kim Mulkey, the former head coach at Baylor University, who was hired on April 25, 2021 to replace Nikki Fargas, who had been head coach since the 2011–2012 season. The team plays its home games in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center located on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.LSU is the 2023 NCAA national champion, having defeated Iowa 102–85 in the national championship game.

LSU Women's Basketball Seeks Back-to-Back NCAA Titles


LSU's women's basketball team, led by star player Angel Reese, defeated Rice in the first round of the NCAA Tournament with a score of 70-60. Reese, a 21-year-old junior forward, achieved a double-double with 10 points and 19 rebounds in the game. The team will now face Middle Tennessee in the second round and potentially compete against Creighton, UNLV, UCLA, or California Baptist in the following rounds. Reese, eyeing back-to-back championships, remains focused despite AI-generated photo controversies and has decisions to make regarding her future and the upcoming WNBA Draft in April.

2023–24 LSU Tigers women's basketball team (Wikipedia)


The 2023–24 LSU Tigers women's basketball team will represent Louisiana State University during the 2023–24 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Tigers will be led by third-year head coach Kim Mulkey, and will play their home games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center and compete as members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Man Who Threatened To Murder David Hookstead Claims To Have Found Jesus


X user @MetroSpider2900 should probably just stay off the internet for the foreseeable future. The LSU fan made national news when he sent me an incredibly violent , appalling and racist voice message threatening to kill me because I believe Caitlin Clark is a better role model than Kim Mulkey's team. @MetroSpider2900 (real name listed as Jordan) told me, "Hey big, homie. I'm just trying to let you know I'll slime your ass out. I'll wipe your f*cking nose.

Baylor University basketball scandal (Wikipedia)


The Baylor University basketball scandal occurred in the early 2000s, when Baylor University's men's basketball program was investigated and punished for numerous infractions by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The scandal broke out after the 2003 murder of Baylor basketball player Patrick Dennehy. Dennehy's teammate Carlton Dotson pleaded guilty to the murder and was sentenced to a 35-year prison term.Shortly after Dennehy's initial disappearance, Baylor and the NCAA began investigations into multiple allegations, ranging from drug use among players to improper payments to players by the coaching staff. Baylor self-imposed punishments, which the NCAA augmented to include extended probation for the school through 2010, the elimination of one year of non-conference play, and a ten-year show-cause penalty on resigned head coach Dave Bliss. The sanctions so crippled the basketball program that they didn't have another winning season until 2008. It is one of the harshest penalties ever imposed on a Division I program that didn't include the NCAA's "death penalty".

LSU Tigers men's basketball (Wikipedia)


The LSU Tigers men's basketball team (aka. The Louisiana State University Tigers team) represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I men's college basketball. The Tigers are currently coached by Matt McMahon, after previous coach Will Wade was dismissed on March 12, 2022. They play their home games in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center located on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The team participates in the Southeastern Conference.

LSU Tigers Advance to the Elite Eight After Defeating UCLA Bruins in the Sweet 16


In a thrilling Sweet 16 matchup, the LSU Tigers upset the No. 2 UCLA Bruins 78-69 to advance to the Elite Eight. Flau'jae Johnson led all scorers with 24 points, Angel Reese had a double-double with 16 points and ten boards, while for UCLA, four players hit double digits. LSU could face Caitlin Clark and Iowa in a potential re-match in the Elite Eight, pending Iowa's game against five-seed Colorado. LSU's victory was crucial for their back-to-back title hopes as they aim to become the first repeat champion in seven years.

LSU faces off against UCLA in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament


LSU and UCLA competed in a Sweet Sixteen round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament on March 30, 2024, in Albany, New York. Players like Angel Reese, Last-Tear Poa, Aneesah Morrow, Londynn Jones, Lauren Betts, and Kiki Rice were featured in the game.

UCLA Women's Basketball Team Advances to Sweet 16 in NCAA Tournament


Sophomore point guard Kiki Rice leads UCLA to a 67-63 victory over Creighton in the NCAA women's basketball tournament, overcoming a 10-point deficit. UCLA will face LSU in the regional semifinal. Rice scored 24 points with crucial contributions from senior guard Charisma Osborne. The Bruins will play Louisiana State in the Sweet 16 after an intense comeback win.

Baylor University sexual assault scandal (Wikipedia)


The Baylor University sexual assault scandal was the result of numerous allegations of and convictions for sexual and non-sexual assaults committed by Baylor University students, mostly players on the Baylor Bears football team. During a period from about 2012 to 2016, school officials suppressed reports of rapes and sexual misconduct. In 2016, Baylor's football team came under fire when it was revealed university officials had failed to take action regarding the alleged rapes and assaults. The scandal led to the ousting of head football coach Art Briles, the demotion and eventual resignation of Baylor president Ken Starr, the resignation of athletic director Ian McCaw, and the firing of two others connected with the football program. It also led to the resignation of Baylor's Title IX Coordinator, Patty Crawford. A plaintiff's attorney, Jim Dunnam, accused Baylor of implementing a ″concerted strategy to get the public to believe this is entirely and only a football-related problem."Tevin Elliot, a former Baylor linebacker, was sentenced on January 23, 2014, to twenty years in prison and fined US$10,000 for each of his two sexual assaults committed against a Baylor student in 2012. Sam Ukwuachu, a defensive end, was indicted on June 25, 2014, on two counts of sexual assault against a Baylor student-athlete and was found guilty by a Texas court on August 21, 2015. That conviction was later overturned, granting Ukwuachu a new trial, but was reinstated in 2018 and again reversed in July 2019. Jacob Anderson, 20-year-old Phi Delta Theta president, was charged with sexual assault on March 3, 2016, following a fraternity party. Anderson pleaded no contest to a charge of unlawful restraint as part of a deal which included mandatory counseling, a $400 fine, and three years of probation. Shawn Oakman, a former All-American defensive end, was arrested on April 13, 2016, on charges of sexual assault against a female student. In February 2019, Oakman was found not guilty of the charges against him.

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