LSU's Kim Mulkey details rocky year in emotional speech. 'Most of you don’t know who I am.'

LSU's Kim Mulkey details rocky year in emotional speech. 'Most of you don’t know who I am.'

In a heartfelt speech at the LSU women's basketball team's year-end banquet, Coach Kim Mulkey shared her personal journey through a challenging year marked by health struggles and external criticism. Mulkey expressed gratitude to her team and staff, recounting the highs and lows of their season while emphasizing the values guiding her leadership. Fighting back tears, she opened up about her health issues, including a surgery to clear a blocked artery, and the emotional toll of facing criticism alongside her team. Despite the setbacks, LSU celebrated a successful season under Mulkey's leadership, with an impressive record and notable achievements. The coach's poignant address underscored her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in her home state, despite the adversities encountered. Additionally, Mulkey announced the retirement of her longtime assistant coach Johnny Derrick, concluding the evening on a reflective note.

Kim Mulkey
LSU
Women's basketball
Year-end banquet
Leadership
Health struggles
External criticism
Team
Staff
Surgery
Blocked artery
Emotional toll
Success
Retirement
Johnny Derrick

[carlosdossantos]

I love Kim Mulkey, too! Kim Mulkey is one of the reasons I've watched women's basketball for over 30 years, !