ESPN EXCLUSIVE: LSU’s Kim Mulkey Dies in Plane Crash Days Before 2025 SEC Tournament, Devastating Fans Awaiting Tigers…Read More…
BATON ROUGE, La. — The college basketball world is in mourning after LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey perished in a plane crash late Friday, mere days before the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The iconic coach, known for her fiery leadership and transformative tenure with the Tigers, leaves a void that has stunned fans and players alike as the team braces for a title run.
Details of the crash remain scarce, with authorities confirming only that the small private plane went down en route to a tournament-related event. Mulkey, 62, was the sole passenger reported. The LSU athletic department released a brief statement expressing “profound grief” and requesting privacy for Mulkey’s family and the team.
Mulkey’s legacy at LSU is unmatched, having led the Tigers to a 2023 national championship and cementing her status as one of the sport’s all-time greats. Her sudden loss casts uncertainty over the program, with no immediate word on who will guide the team in the tournament’s opening round next week.
Social media erupted with tributes from fans, former players, and rival coaches, many highlighting Mulkey’s relentless passion and larger-than-life presence. “She was LSU basketball,” one fan posted. As the Tigers face an uncertain future, the focus shifts to how the team will rally without their fearless leader. The investigation into the crash continues, with updates expected soon.
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