LSU Shocks the Sports World as Kim Mulkey Becomes First Woman in Tigers Basketball History to Be Immortalized With a Bronze Statue—A Monumental Tribute to the Trailblazing Coach’s Championship Legacy, Fiery Leadership, and Unmatched Impact on Women’s Hoops That Cements Her Status as the Undisputed GOAT in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. — In a groundbreaking moment for both LSU and women’s sports, Hall of Fame coach Kim Mulkey has been honored with a bronze statue outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center—making her the first woman in LSU basketball history to receive such a tribute. The surprise unveiling has shocked and electrified the sports world, cementing Mulkey’s iconic status and rewriting the narrative for future generations of women in athletics.
A crowd of emotional fans, alumni, and former players gathered to witness the historic moment. The statue—depicting Mulkey in her signature heels and suit mid-celebration—symbolizes not just her fiery courtside persona but also her trailblazing career that has redefined success in women’s college basketball.
“This is not just a statue. It’s a symbol of what’s possible,” said LSU President William F. Tate IV. “Coach Mulkey has elevated our program to unimaginable heights, and this moment is long overdue.”
Since taking the reins in 2021, Mulkey has transformed LSU Women’s Basketball into a national powerhouse, culminating in a 2023 NCAA National Championship and multiple deep tournament runs. Her passionate leadership, unapologetic authenticity, and relentless pursuit of excellence have inspired a new era of fans and shattered long-standing gender norms in coaching.
“This honor isn’t just about me—it’s about every woman who ever had to fight twice as hard to be taken seriously,” said an emotional Mulkey. “It’s about LSU. It’s about legacy.”
With four national championships—three at Baylor and one at LSU—Mulkey is now widely considered the greatest women’s basketball coach in SEC history and a top contender for the greatest of all time, period. The statue not only immortalizes her legacy but also represents a shift in how women’s accomplishments are celebrated on equal footing with men’s in collegiate athletics.
LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward called the moment “a bold and necessary recognition of excellence.”
The statue stands alongside legends like Shaquille O’Neal and Pete Maravich, making Mulkey the first woman among them—and certainly not the last.
In a state where football often dominates headlines, LSU’s tribute to Mulkey speaks volumes: the Queen of the Court has earned her throne in bronze, and her impact will echo across Baton Rouge and beyond for generations to come.
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