Kim Mulkey Talks Texas, Titles & Building a Powerhouse

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. #collegebasketball #bootup #sicem #geauxtigers #baylor #lsu 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices