The Louisiana State University (LSU) and head women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey have reportedly reached a 10-year, $32 million agreement, according to an Associated Press source. The agreement is reportedly the richest ever for a women’s basketball coach, and is a testament to the success that Mulkey has achieved in her time at LSU.
Mulkey has been the head coach of the LSU women’s basketball team since 2012, and has led the team to three Final Fours and two National Championships in that time. She has also been named the SEC Coach of the Year three times and the AP Coach of the Year twice. In addition, she has been inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and was recently named one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in Women’s Basketball by ESPN.
The new agreement is a reflection of Mulkey’s success at LSU, and it will ensure that she remains the head coach of the team for at least the next decade. The deal includes a base salary of $2.4 million per year, as well as incentives for winning championships and reaching NCAA Tournament milestones. It also includes a $2 million signing bonus and a $1 million retention bonus if she remains at LSU for the duration of the contract.
The agreement is a major step forward for LSU and its women’s basketball program, and it shows that the university is committed to keeping Mulkey as its head coach for years to come. It is also a sign of respect for Mulkey and her accomplishments, as she has become one of the most successful coaches in college basketball. With this new agreement, LSU is sending a clear message that it values Mulkey and her contributions to the program.
