LSU Makes HISTORY! Kim Mulkey Gets Legendary Honor—First-Ever Statue for Tigers Women’s Basketball! NOW SHE IS THE GOAT
BATON ROUGE, La. — History has been made once again at LSU, and this time, it’s monumental—literally. Kim Mulkey, the fiery, fearless head coach who brought LSU Women’s Basketball to national glory, is being honored in a way no woman in the program ever has before: with a statue on campus.
The announcement came Tuesday morning during a surprise ceremony outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, where LSU officials, student-athletes, and fans gathered to witness a defining moment in Tigers sports history. The bronze statue, set to be unveiled next spring, marks the first-ever dedicated to a women’s basketball figure at LSU—solidifying Mulkey’s legendary status.
“This is not just about me,” Mulkey said through tears. “This is about every player, every coach, and every little girl who dreams big. This statue means your dreams matter.”
Mulkey, who took the LSU head coaching job in 2021, has turned the program into a national powerhouse in record time. Under her leadership, LSU captured its first-ever NCAA women’s basketball national championship in 2023, a season that saw the Tigers dominate headlines, smash attendance records, and redefine what’s possible in women’s college basketball.
Since arriving in Baton Rouge, Mulkey has led the Tigers to multiple SEC titles, Final Four appearances, and a championship ring—all in less than five seasons. Her passionate coaching style, bold fashion choices, and relentless commitment to excellence have not only brought wins but have transformed LSU into a cultural force in women’s sports.
LSU Athletics Director Scott Woodward called the statue a “long-overdue tribute” to a coach who has done more than just win. “Kim Mulkey has elevated this university, this community, and this sport. She’s a trailblazer, a champion, and now—a permanent part of LSU history.”
Social media erupted with the news, with fans declaring Mulkey “the GOAT” (Greatest of All Time). #MulkeyStatue and #LSUHistory trended within minutes, while former and current players posted tributes thanking Mulkey for changing their lives.
The statue will be positioned next to those of other LSU legends, including Shaquille O’Neal and Pete Maravich—signaling that women’s achievements are no longer an afterthought but a headline.
As the LSU fight song rang through campus and purple-and-gold confetti filled the air, one truth was clear: Kim Mulkey’s legacy is no longer just written in record books. It’s cast in bronze for generations to see.
Now she is the GOAT—and the world knows it.
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