Kim Mulkey's flashy outfit for LSU's Elite 8 battle with UCLA is a shoutout to Louisiana

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey coaches against Georgia, Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the LSU PMAC in Baton Rouge, La. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LSU women's basketbal l coach Kim Mulkey showed up to Sunday's Elite 8 game against UCLA in Magnolia-flowered attire. The Magnolia is Louisiana's state flower.

The blazer color was a lavender shade, with white pants and a white shirt. "What's our state flower?" Mulkey asked media members as she walked past them at the team's arena entrance. “What’s our state flower?” Kim Mulkey rocking sequins magnolias for the Elite Eight.



#LSU pic.twitter.com/WGlinJ33CH Mulkey made headlines in the Sweet 16 for showing up in a jacket similar to one Michael Jackson wore in the "We Are The World" music video.

Kim Mulkey is dressed like Michael Jackson tonight. pic.twitter.

com/LYvZt4pwdE In addition to coaching at LSU, Mulkey went to Hammond High School and played her college basketball at Louisiana Tech University. The Tigers are facing the Bruins in a 2024 Elite 8 rematch. Last year, LSU beat the Bruins 78-69.

Flau'jae Johnson had the best postseason game of her career in the matchup, scoring 24 points on 7-of-11 shooting to go with 12 rebounds. Aneesah Morrow finished with 17 points and 4 rebounds, while Angel Reese had a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds. UCLA is led by first team All-American center Lauren Betts and All-American honorable mention Kiki Rice.

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