History of Kim Mulkey in Timeline

Kim Mulkey is a highly accomplished American college basketball coach and former player, currently head coach at Louisiana State University (since 2021). She boasts an impressive playing career, including a Pan-American gold medal (1983) and an Olympic gold medal (1984). Notably, Mulkey is the only person in NCAA basketball history to win national championships as a player, assistant coach, and head coach. Her consistent participation in the NCAA women's tournament since its inception in 1982, missing only two years, underscores her lasting impact on the sport.

Sections (3)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

May 17, 1962: Kim Mulkey's Birth

On May 17, 1962, Kimberly Duane Mulkey was born. She is now an American college basketball coach and former player.

Others born on this day/year

1974: Randy Robertson's Starting Quarterback Season

In 1974, Randy Robertson was the starting quarterback for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team.

1975: Randy Robertson's Starting Quarterback Season

In 1975, Randy Robertson was the starting quarterback for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team.

1981: AIAW Title

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

1982: Inaugural NCAA Title

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

1982: NCAA Tournament Inception

In 1982, the NCAA women's tournament was founded. Kim Mulkey has participated as a player or coach every year except 1985 and 2003.

1983: Pan American Games Gold Medal

In 1983, Kim Mulkey was selected to be a member of the USA National women's basketball team for the Pan American Games in Caracas, Venezuela where they won the gold medal.

1984: Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award

In 1984, Kim Mulkey was the inaugural winner of the women's Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award.

1984: Olympic Gold Medal

In 1984, Kim Mulkey won an Olympic gold medal.

1984: Jones Cup and Summer Olympics Gold Medal

In 1984, Kim Mulkey's USA National team won the Jones Cup and the Summer Olympics, earning the gold medal at the Olympics.

1985: NCAA Tournament Participation Exception

In 1985, Kim Mulkey didn't participate in the NCAA women's tournament. Since the inception of the NCAA women's tournament in 1982, Kim Mulkey has participated as a player or coach every year except 1985 and 2003.

1985: Hired as Assistant Coach

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

1987: Marriage to Randy Robertson

In 1987, Kim Mulkey married Randy Robertson.

1988: NCAA Championship Win

In 1988, Louisiana Tech, where Kim Mulkey was an assistant coach, won the NCAA championship.

1996: Promotion to Associate Head Coach

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

2000: Departure from Louisiana Tech

In 2000, Kim Mulkey left Louisiana Tech after 15 years as an assistant and associate head coach.

2000: Takes Over Baylor Program

In 2000, Kim Mulkey took over a Baylor program that had finished its previous season 7-20.

2000: Induction into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

In 2000, Kim Mulkey was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.

2003: NCAA Tournament Participation Exception

In 2003, Kim Mulkey didn't participate in the NCAA women's tournament. Since the inception of the NCAA women's tournament in 1982, Kim Mulkey has participated as a player or coach every year except 1985 and 2003.

2005: NCAA Championship Win

In 2005, Kim Mulkey won the NCAA championship at Baylor.

2006: Divorce from Randy Robertson

In 2006, Kim Mulkey and Randy Robertson divorced.

2007: Publication of Autobiography

In 2007, Kim Mulkey wrote her autobiography, titled "Won't Back Down: Teams, Dreams and Family".

2012: Perfect Season and National Title

In 2012, Kim Mulkey's team had a 40-0 perfect season and won the national title.

2012: NCAA Championship at Baylor

In 2012, Kim Mulkey's team won an NCAA championship at Baylor.

2013: Brittney Griner's Allegations

In 2013, Brittney Griner told ESPN that Kim Mulkey advised student athletes to stay quiet about their sexual orientation.

2014: Griner's Memoir

In 2014, Brittney Griner detailed her experience with Kim Mulkey in her memoir.

2019: NCAA Championship Win

In 2019, Kim Mulkey won the NCAA championship at Baylor.

2020: Induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

In 2020, Kim Mulkey was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

2020: Cancellation of NCAA Tournament

In 2020, the NCAA tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2021: Departure for LSU

In April 2021, Kim Mulkey departed for LSU after 21 seasons at Baylor.

2021: Advocating End of COVID Testing

During the 2021 NCAA tournament, Kim Mulkey advocated ending COVID-19 testing on the tournament players despite the ongoing pandemic. According to CBS News, her comments were described by many basketball fans as misinformed, dangerous and irresponsible.