History of Kim Mulkey in Timeline

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

May 17, 1962: Kim Mulkey's Birth

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

Others born on this day/year

1974: Randy Robertson's Football Season

In 1974, Randy Robertson was the starting quarterback at Louisiana Tech.

1975: Randy Robertson's Football Season

In 1975, Randy Robertson was the starting quarterback at Louisiana Tech.

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.

1983: Pan-American Gold Medal

In 1983, Mulkey won a Pan-American gold medal as a player.

1984: Olympic Gold Medal

In 1984, Mulkey won an Olympic gold medal as a player.

1984: Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award

In 1984, Mulkey won the inaugural Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award.

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.

1987: Marriage to Randy Robertson

In 1987, Mulkey married Randy Robertson.

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.

2000: Induction into Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

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

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.

2006: Divorce from Randy Robertson

In 2006, Mulkey and Robertson divorced.

2007: Autobiography Published

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

2012: NCAA Championship at Baylor

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

2013: Brittney Griner's Claims

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

2014: Griner's Memoir

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

2019: NCAA Championship at Baylor

In 2019, Mulkey won an NCAA championship at Baylor.

2020: Induction into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

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

2020: NCAA Tournament Cancelled

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

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.

2021: Advocated ending COVID-19 Testing

In 2021, during the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament, Mulkey advocated for ending COVID-19 testing on the tournament players, which was described as "misinformed, dangerous and irresponsible".