Hall of Fame coach Kim Mulkey joins the show to share the incredible story behind her rise from a small-town athlete in Louisiana to one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. From her early days playing baseball with the boys to building championship programs at Baylor and LSU, Mulkey opens up about the grit, discipline, and mindset that defined her journey.
She reflects on being “talked into” coaching, the challenges of rebuilding struggling programs, and how she identified overlooked talent to create championship teams. Mulkey also dives into leadership lessons, the pressure of winning, and what it really takes to sustain success at the highest level.
This is a must-watch conversation packed with insight, stories, and wisdom from one of the greatest to ever do it.
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03:19 Developing grit through adversity and early life lessons
05:01 Getting talked into coaching at Louisiana Tech
07:09 Learning the job and early recruiting struggles
09:13 Taking over at Baylor and rebuilding from the ground up
13:48 Finding hidden talent and building a championship roster
18:35 Coaching a perfect season and sustaining excellence
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