Career Timeline of Kim Mulkey: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Kim Mulkey

How Kim Mulkey built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Kim Mulkey is a highly accomplished American college basketball coach and former player, currently leading the Louisiana State University's women's team since 2021. As a player, she won gold medals at the Pan-American Games (1983) and the Olympics (1984). Notably, she is the first person in NCAA basketball history to secure national championships as a player, assistant coach, and head coach. Her consistent presence in the NCAA women's tournament as either a player or coach, every year since its inception in 1982 except for 1985 and 2003, highlights her enduring influence on the sport.

1981: AIAW National Championship

In 1981, Mulkey won the AIAW title as a player at Louisiana Tech University.

1982: Participation in NCAA Tournament

In 1982, Mulkey participated in the inaugural NCAA women's tournament.

1982: Inaugural NCAA Title

In 1982, Mulkey won the inaugural NCAA title as a player at Louisiana Tech University.

1985: Absence from NCAA Tournament

In 1985, Mulkey did not participate in the NCAA Tournament.

1985: Assistant Coach at Louisiana Tech

In 1985, Mulkey was hired as an assistant coach at Louisiana Tech under Leon Barmore.

1988: NCAA Championship at Louisiana Tech

In 1988, Mulkey won the NCAA championship as assistant coach at Louisiana Tech.

1996: Associate Head Coach

In 1996, Mulkey was promoted to associate head coach at Louisiana Tech.

2000: Left Louisiana Tech

In 2000, Mulkey left Louisiana Tech.

2000: Head Coach at Baylor

In 2000, Mulkey took over as head coach of the Baylor program.

2003: Absence from NCAA Tournament

In 2003, Mulkey did not participate in the NCAA Tournament.

2005: NCAA Championship at Baylor

In 2005, Mulkey won an NCAA championship at Baylor.

2012: NCAA Championship at Baylor

In 2012, Mulkey won an NCAA championship at Baylor, following a 40-0 perfect season.

2019: NCAA Championship at Baylor

In 2019, Mulkey won an NCAA championship at Baylor.

April 2021: Departure for LSU

In April 2021, Mulkey departed Baylor for LSU.

2021: Head Coach at LSU

In 2021, Kim Mulkey became the head coach for Louisiana State University's women's basketball team.

2023: NCAA Championship at LSU

In 2023, as head coach, Kim Mulkey led LSU to win the NCAA championship.