Kim Mulkey's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Kim Mulkey

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kim Mulkey.

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: 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.

1988: NCAA Championship at Louisiana Tech

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

2000: Induction into Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

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

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.

2020: Induction into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

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

2023: NCAA Championship at LSU

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