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sports1 year ago

"Hailey Van Lith's Transfer Journey: LSU Coach Kim Mulkey's Explanation and Potential Landing Spots"

LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey thanked Hailey Van Lith for her time at LSU and explained that Van Lith decided to transfer to reenter the NCAA transfer portal in order to play a fifth season of college basketball and improve her chances of getting drafted into the WNBA. Mulkey commended Van Lith's work ethic and willingness to adapt to a new position, while also acknowledging the challenges she faced in adjusting to her new role at LSU. Van Lith's departure adds to LSU's losses to the transfer portal, but the team has also gained a new player from the portal.

via NOLA.com|
#college-basketball#hailey-van-lith#kim-mulkey
sports1 year ago

"Kim Mulkey's Impact on College Sports: A Critical Analysis"

Kim Mulkey, the controversial coach of LSU's women's basketball team, has been criticized for her behavior and coaching style, including running up scores and confrontations with other coaches. Despite her success, her actions have raised concerns about the state of college sports and the behavior of coaches. Additionally, the article touches on various statistics and quotes related to recent sports events and personalities.

via New York Post |
#coaching-behavior#college-basketball#kim-mulkey
sports1 year ago

"LSU Guard Hailey Van Lith Enters Transfer Portal After One Season"

Hailey Van Lith, who joined LSU after a successful stint at Louisville, is entering the transfer portal after one season with the Tigers, where she transitioned to a point guard role. Despite averaging 11.6 points per game and leading the team with 118 assists, her defense during the Elite Eight loss was criticized. Van Lith's decision to transfer comes after LSU's Angel Reese also announced she will not be using her extra year of eligibility to remain with the Tigers.

via CBS Sports|
#hailey-van-lith#kim-mulkey#lsu
sports1 year ago

"LSU's Hailey Van Lith Keeps Fans Guessing About Basketball Future"

Hailey Van Lith has not yet announced whether she will return to the LSU women's basketball team for her fifth collegiate season after the WNBA draft deadline passed without her declaration. Coach Kim Mulkey expressed hope for her return, emphasizing Van Lith's transition to a new position as the reason for her decreased scoring numbers at LSU compared to her time at Louisville. Meanwhile, LSU star Angel Reese has declared for the WNBA draft.

via NOLA.com|
#basketball#hailey-van-lith#kim-mulkey
sports1 year ago

"LSU's Angel Reese Receives Heartfelt Message from Kim Mulkey Ahead of WNBA Draft"

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey expressed gratitude for star forward Angel Reese after she declared for the WNBA draft, praising her as a champion and inspiration to many. Reese had a remarkable career at LSU, averaging 18.6 points and 12.3 rebounds, leading the team to a national championship and earning multiple All-American honors. She is expected to be a top pick in the upcoming WNBA draft, continuing her basketball career at the professional level.

via Sports Illustrated|
#angel-reese#kim-mulkey#lsu
sports1 year ago

"LSU Star Criticizes Kim Mulkey's Game Plan After Record-Breaking Performance"

Former LSU star Alexis Morris criticized coach Kim Mulkey's game plan after Iowa's Caitlin Clark scored 41 points in their Elite Eight matchup, suggesting a defensive adjustment should have been made to guard Clark. Mulkey acknowledged the challenge of guarding Clark, calling her a generational player, as LSU now faces roster changes with Angel Reese declaring for the WNBA Draft.

via Fox News|
#alexis-morris#caitlin-clark#kim-mulkey
sports1 year ago

"LSU's Angel Reese Declares for WNBA Draft, Receives Emotional Message from Kim Mulkey"

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey praised forward Angel Reese in an emotional Instagram post after Reese declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft, highlighting her achievements and expressing support for her future. Reese, a standout player for LSU, announced her decision after an impressive college career, including winning a national championship and earning numerous accolades. She joins a highly anticipated WNBA draft class, aiming to continue her success at the professional level.

via New York Post |
#angel-reese#kim-mulkey#lsu
sports1 year ago

"Player Preferences: Comparing Kim Mulkey and Dawn Staley as Coaches, Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers, and Anonymous Poll Results"

In a survey of 95 NCAA Tournament players, South Carolina's Dawn Staley was chosen as the coach players would most like to play for, while LSU's Kim Mulkey was the coach they would least want to play for. Staley's back-to-back undefeated regular seasons and Final Four appearances have solidified her appeal to players, while Mulkey's controversies and intense demeanor contributed to her unpopularity among the surveyed players. UConn's Geno Auriemma and Virginia Tech's Kenny Brooks were also mentioned as preferred coaches, while Oregon's Kelly Graves and Texas' Vic Schaefer were named as coaches players would not want to play for.

via The Athletic|
#college-coaches#dawn-staley#kim-mulkey
sports1 year ago

"Controversy and Triumph: The Complex World of Women's College Basketball"

Los Angeles Times writer Ben Bolch issued an apology for a column previewing the LSU women’s basketball team, which LSU head coach Kim Mulkey criticized as "sexist" and "awful." Bolch described the players as "villains" and "dirty debutantes," prompting Mulkey to call out the column for attacking her players. Bolch apologized for his choice of words, acknowledging the deeply offensive connotations and associations, and the LA Times updated the column to remove inappropriate and offensive language, issuing an apology to the LSU basketball program and readers.

via Fox News|
#basketball#kim-mulkey#los-angeles-times
sports1 year ago

"Gov. Jeff Landry Pushes for Scholarship Consequences Over National Anthem Controversy"

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry proposed a policy that would penalize student-athletes with the loss of their athletic scholarships if they miss the national anthem, following LSU's women's basketball team's absence during the anthem before a game. Coach Kim Mulkey clarified that the team's absence was not intentional and part of their pregame routine. The controversy arose after LSU's Elite Eight loss to Iowa, with Landry emphasizing the need for respect for the national anthem and those who serve under the flag.

via New York Post |
#jeff-landry#kim-mulkey#lsu
sports1 year ago

"Louisiana Attorney General Slams LSU Team for National Anthem Absence"

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry criticized LSU women's basketball team and coach Kim Mulkey for missing the national anthem before their Elite Eight game against Iowa, calling for a policy requiring student-athletes to be present for the anthem or risk their athletic scholarships. Mulkey stated that the team's absence was unintentional, citing a pregame routine, and LSU's absence was notable as the Iowa team was on the court for the anthem, while neither the USC nor UConn teams were present for the anthem before the other Elite Eight game.

via NOLA.com|
#jeff-landry#kim-mulkey#lsu
sports1 year ago

"Caitlin Clark's Historic March Madness Performance and Kim Mulkey's Reaction"

After Iowa's Caitlin Clark led her team to victory over LSU in the NCAA Women's Tournament, LSU coach Kim Mulkey praised Clark's performance, acknowledging her as a generational player and expressing relief that she will soon be heading to the WNBA. Clark's historic 41-point game, including nine 3-pointers, left LSU unable to find an answer for her offensive prowess, ultimately ending their season and dashing their hopes of repeating as national champions.

via New York Post |
#caitlin-clark#iowa#kim-mulkey
sports1 year ago

"LSU Women's Basketball Controversy: Skipping National Anthem Sparks Backlash"

LSU women's basketball team faced criticism after not coming out for the national anthem before their game against Iowa, which they ultimately lost. Coach Kim Mulkey attributed it to routine and claimed it was not intentional, but this isn't the first time the team has been absent during the anthem before playing Iowa. Iowa won the game 97-84, with Caitlin Clark scoring 41 points.

via Fox News|
#controversy#kim-mulkey#lsu-womens-basketball
sports1 year ago

"LA Times Reporter Apologizes for Controversial Column on LSU Players"

LA Times reporter Ben Bolch apologized for a column that referred to LSU women's basketball players as "dirty debutantes" and portrayed the UCLA-LSU matchup as "good versus evil." LSU coach Kim Mulkey condemned the column as sexist and hurtful, prompting Bolch to publicly express remorse for his choice of words and metaphors. The column was later revised and republished with an acknowledgment that it did not meet editorial standards. Mulkey emphasized the importance of standing up against sexism and defended her team against unfair attacks.

via Yahoo Sports|
#kim-mulkey#la-times#lsu