Kimberly Duane Mulkey is an American college basketball coach and former player. Since 2021, she has been the head coach for Louisiana State University 's women's basketball team . A Pan-American gold medalist in 1983 and Olympic gold medalist in 1984, she is the first coach in NCAA basketball history to win national championships as a player ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Kim Mulkey and Pat Summitt went on to win the gold medal at the 1984 Olympics. Mulkey retired from playing and embarked on a coaching career, starting in 1985 as an assistant at Louisiana Tech.

After winning gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Mulkey became an assistant coach at Louisiana Tech, leading them to seven Final Fours and the 1988 NCAA Championship. Mulkey coached at Louisiana Tech until 2000 when she was named head coach at Baylor University.

Apr 2, 2024 · Kim Mulkey played for the US women's basketball team in the 1984 Olympic Games. She helped the country win the Gold medal at the grand event in Los Angeles and averaged 5.3 points...

Aug 5, 2021 · And finally, that day came when Mulkey discovered she had been chosen to participate in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, California. To begin her Olympic journey, Mulkey was sent to the William Jones Cup competition in Taipei, Taiwan, for pre-Olympic training.

4 days ago · Kim Mulkey stands as a towering figure in the world of women's basketball, a sport where her influence and achievements have left an indelible mark. ... She played for the USA Women's National Team and was part of the 1984 Olympic team that won a gold medal. Mulkey's time with the national team was an invaluable experience, allowing her to hone ...

Jul 10, 2024 · Kim Mulkey, who is now the head coach of LSU women's basketball, was a player on that Olympic team. "We were so good," Mulkey said. "That 1984 Olympic team was special." She was...

At the 1984 Summer Olympics, which were held in Los Angeles, California, Mulkey-Robertson played on the U.S. women's basketball team, which also won gold. After the Olympics, Mulkey-Robertson returned to Louisiana Tech to begin graduate school.

Jul 17, 2024 · Legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt built a roster of phenoms, including USC’s Cheryl Miller and Pamela McGee, and Louisiana Tech’s Kim Mulkey.

At the 1984 Summer Olympics, USA National won its six games to earn the gold medal, with Mulkey averaging 5.3 points per game. [11] In 1985, Mulkey was hired as an assistant coach at Louisiana Tech under Leon Barmore, then promoted to …