BREAKING: Seimone Augustus Returns to LSU as Assistant Coach Under Kim Mulkey
In a move that has electrified the LSU community and women’s basketball fans nationwide, LSU has announced the return of one of its most legendary figures—Seimone Augustus. The iconic former player will join the Lady Tigers’ coaching staff as an assistant coach under head coach Kim Mulkey, marking a powerful homecoming for one of the greatest athletes in school history.
Augustus, a Baton Rouge native and LSU alumna, is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished players in women’s basketball. She starred at LSU from 2002 to 2006, leading the Tigers to three consecutive Final Four appearances and earning multiple national honors, including back-to-back Naismith Player of the Year awards in 2005 and 2006. Her No. 33 jersey was retired by LSU in 2010, cementing her legacy in the program.
“It’s an incredible full-circle moment,” Augustus said in a statement released by LSU. “To return to the university that shaped me and help develop the next generation of players is both an honor and a responsibility I take very seriously.”
Head coach Kim Mulkey, who led LSU to a national championship in 2023, expressed her excitement about bringing Augustus onto her staff.
“Seimone brings not just a Hall of Fame résumé but a deep understanding of what it means to wear LSU across your chest,” Mulkey said. “She knows what excellence looks like, and her presence will have an immediate impact on our players, on and off the court.”
Augustus’s coaching experience includes a stint with the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA, where she also spent the majority of her illustrious playing career. A four-time WNBA champion with the Minnesota Lynx and an eight-time All-Star, Augustus was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024. Her return to college basketball in a coaching capacity has been highly anticipated.
For LSU, the move signals a continued commitment to championship-level success and player development. Augustus’s return is expected to boost recruiting, player mentorship, and the program’s national profile.
Fans and former teammates have flooded social media with reactions, celebrating the reunion of a Tiger legend with her alma mater.
With Seimone Augustus now back on campus in a coaching role, LSU women’s basketball gains not only a decorated champion but a true symbol of Tiger pride—ready to inspire a new era of greatness in Baton Rouge.
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