{"id":43179,"date":"2025-07-28T17:59:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T17:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/43179\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T17:59:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T17:59:10","slug":"lsu-hc-kim-mulkey-reacts-to-milaysia-fulwileys-performance-as-usa-women-win-nations-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/43179\/","title":{"rendered":"LSU HC Kim Mulkey Reacts to MiLaysia Fulwiley\u2019s Performance as USA Women Win Nations League"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When MiLaysia Fulwiley transferred from South Carolina to LSU, Kim Mulkey knew she was landing someone special.<\/p>\n<p>Now, as the Tigers\u2019 newest star dominates on the international stage with Team USA\u2019s 3\u00d73 Nations League squad, Mulkey\u2019s investment is paying dividends in ways that extend far beyond Baton Rouge.<\/p>\n<p>    How Is Kim Mulkey Supporting MiLaysia Fulwiley\u2019s International Success?<\/p>\n<p>LSU women\u2019s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey has been proudly supporting her newest star, MiLaysia Fulwiley, as she continues to excel with Team USA\u2019s 3\u00d73 Nations League squad.<\/p>\n<p>The Tigers\u00a0coach showed her enthusiasm by sharing Fulwiley\u2019s international success through an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stories\/coachkimmulkey\/3686151614303413678\/?igsh=MWFrcTQzdXFobjF6Nw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Instagram story<\/a>, celebrating her player\u2019s representation of the United States.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1038959 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lsu-hc-kim-mulkey-reacts-07-28-25-1.png\" alt=\"Kim Mulkey Instagram story (credits: @coachkimmulkey? Instagram)\" width=\"334\" height=\"469\"  \/>Kim Mulkey Instagram story (credits: @coachkimmulkey? Instagram)<\/p>\n<p>The connection between the veteran coach and her former rival turned recruit has captured attention throughout the basketball world.<\/p>\n<p>Fulwiley has been instrumental in helping Team USA dominate their competition in Chile this week. The Americans\u2019 fourth victory came in Stop 5 of the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Why Did Kim Mulkey Pursue MiLaysia Fulwiley So Aggressively?<\/p>\n<p>The relationship between Mulkey and Fulwiley actually began as a rivalry matchup that left lasting impressions. During their SEC battles, when Fulwiley starred for South Carolina, she consistently tormented LSU\u00a0with her playmaking ability.<\/p>\n<p>Mulkey has been refreshingly honest about those encounters, admitting, \u201cEvery time we played South Carolina, she in particular kicked our rear end. She just was special every time she played LSU.\u201d This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.on3.com\/teams\/lsu-tigers\/news\/every-time-we-played-south-carolina-she-kicked-our-rear-end-kim-mulkey-opens-up-on-adding-milaysia-fulwiley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">statement<\/a> reveals just how much respect Mulkey developed for her future player\u2019s abilities.<\/p>\n<p>When Fulwiley entered the transfer portal in April, Mulkey made her a top priority. The LSU coach revealed that convincing Fulwiley required minimal effort, needing just one conversation with the player and her mother.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.profootballnetwork.com\/womens-cbb\/lsu-tigers-among-top-choices-2027-jemini-mitchell-kim-mulkey\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LSU Among Top Choices for 2027 Recruit Jemini Mitchell Despite No Contact from Women\u2019s Basketball HC Kim Mulkey<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In a remarkable show of confidence in Mulkey\u2019s program, Fulwiley committed to LSU without ever taking an official visit to campus. After securing the transfer, Mulkey couldn\u2019t contain her excitement about landing her former tormentor.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">LSU announced the MiLaysia Fulwiley transfer. Here\u2019s what Kim Mulkey said about it: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dU52ggKmsW\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/dU52ggKmsW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Reed Darcey (@byreeddarcey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/byreeddarcey\/status\/1915858946683814173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">April 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In her official statement, she said, \u201cI\u2019m excited to welcome MiLaysia as the newest member of our LSU Tiger family! She\u2019s bringing her incredible playmaking ability to Baton Rouge, standing out as one of the most electrifying talents in college basketball. Her ability to impact winning has been clear throughout her career, and we can\u2019t wait to see her shine in purple and gold at the PMAC soon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When MiLaysia Fulwiley transferred from South Carolina to LSU, Kim Mulkey knew she was landing someone special. 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