(AP) — Kim Mulkey, the coach of defending national champion LSU, is publicizing that she had two stents put in a major artery this summer as she tries to promote screening for life-threatening arterial blockages.
Mulkey had stents put in by catheter in late June and has fully resumed coaching activities, overseeing the first practice for the 2023-24 season, which was open to fans.
“It’s not going to slow me down," Mulkey told The Advocate of Baton Rouge.
"A lot of my issues were hereditary.”Last season's national title was Mulkey's fourth as a head coach — the first three coming at Baylor, where she coached from 2000 to 2021.
Her record at LSU in two seasons combined is 50-8, with NCAA Tournament appearances both years.
Persons:
— Kim Mulkey, “ It’s, Mulkey, —, Angel Reese, Hailey Van Lith
Organizations:
LSU, of Fame, Tigers, Baylor, Cardinals, AP, womens
Locations:
BATON ROUGE, La, Baton Rouge, Louisville