The LSU Tigers represent Louisiana State University in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). During Kim Mulkey’s second year in the program, LSU was crowned the 2023 National Champions.
LSU has routinely confirmed its spot in the NCAA tournament over the last two decades. In 2023, LSU famously defeated Iowa Hawkeyes with a 102-85 scoreline, marking their first-ever national championship win. Many famous players have played collegiately at the Tigers, including Seimone Augustus, Temeka Johnson, Sylvia Fowles, and Angel Reese, all of whom have played in the WNBA.
LSU Women’s Basketball Head Coach 2025
Kim Mulkey is the head coach of the LSU Tigers women’s basketball program. She is the only coach to win National Championships with multiple programs. Prior to LSU, she led Baylor to three National titles.
Mulkey has also served as an assistant coach and associate head coach at Louisiana Tech University. She also had an incredible resume as a player, as she led the Lady Techsters to two national titles and four Final Four appearances from 1980 to 1984.
Kim Mulkey’s Physical Attributes
| Age | 62 years old |
| Height | 5 feet 4 inches (1.63m) |
Kim Mulkey’s Age
Kimberly Duane Mulkey is 62 years old as of March 2025. She was born on May 17, 1962, in Santa Ana, California, United States.
Kim Mulkey’s Height
Kim Mulkey stands at 5 feet 4 inches or 1.63m.
LSU Basketball Head Coach, year-by-year
The head coaches of LSU basketball are as follows, year by year:
| Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
| 1975–1979 | Jinks Coleman | 4 | 91–32 | .740 |
| 1979–1982 | Barbara Swanner | 3 | 57–50 | .533 |
| 1982–2004 | Sue Gunter | 22 | 442–221 | .667 |
| 2004–2007 | Pokey Chatman | 3 | 90–14 | .865 |
| 2007 | Bob Starkey (interim) | 0 | 4–1 | .800 |
| 2007–2011 | Van Chancellor | 4 | 90–40 | .692 |
| 2011–2021 | Nikki Fargas | 10 | 148–106 | .583 |
| 2021–present | Kim Mulkey | 3 | 121–19 | .864 |
LSU Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff 2025
The LSU Tigers basketball team's coaching staff is listed below as of 2025:
| Name | Title |
| Kim Mulkey | Head Coach |
| Bob Starkey | Associate Head Coach |
| Daphne Mitchell | Assistant Coach |
| Gary Redus II | Assistant Coach |
| Kaylin Rice | Assistant Coach/ Director of Women's Basketball Recruiting |
| Seimone Augustus | Assistant Coach |
Associate Head Coach
Bob Starkey returned to the LSU coaching staff in April 2022 to serve as an associate head coach on Mulkey’s coaching staff. Starkey is a seasoned coach with more than 30 years of experience in the SEC. He also served as an interim head coach for LSU in 2007.
Assistant Coaches
Daphne Mitchell, Gary Redus II, Kaylin Rice, and Seimone Augustus are the assistant coaches of the LSU Tigers women’s basketball team.
Daphne Mitchell, who worked under Kim Mulkey at Baylor, has entered her fourth season as an assistant coach with the LSU Tigers. She also made stops at Murray State, Jacksonville, and Tennessee Tech.
Gary Redus II joined Mulkey’s coaching staff during the 2022/23 season and has entered his third season at LSU.
Seimone Augustus, who joined Kim Mulkey’s coaching staff in May 2024, is a former LSU student-athlete. She became the first female student-athlete to receive a statue in her honor in 2023.
Kaylin Rice will serve her third season on the LSU coaching staff and her second season as the Director of Women’s Basketball Recruiting.
LSU Women’s Basketball Support Staff 2025
The LSU Tigers basketball team's support staff is listed below, as of 2025:
| Name | Title |
| Jennifer Roberts | Director of Player Personnel and Influence |
| Jordin Westbrook | Women's Basketball Chief of Staff |
| Chante’ Powers | Assistant Director for Operations/Recruiting |
| Joe Schwartz | Assistant Director of Basketball Operations |
| Renee Braud | Administrative Coordinator |
| Thomas Lene | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Amanda Barbee | Associate Athletic Trainer |
FAQs on LSU Tigers Women's Basketball Coach
A. Kim Mulkey is the head coach of the LSU Tigers women’s basketball team, as of March 2025.
A. Kim Mulkey guided the LSU Tigers to four NCAA tournaments during her four seasons as head coach.
A. Bob Starkey is the Associate Head Coach for LSU women’s basketball in 2025.
A. Kim Mulkey has won four rings (NCAA championships) in her 25-year coaching career.
A. Kaylin Rice is the serving Director of Women’s Basketball Recruiting for LSU in 2025.
