**ESPN REPORT: LSU Tigers Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kim Mulkey Stuns College Basketball World, Rejects $20.5 Million NBA Offer from Tennessee Vols, Notre Dame to Remain with LSU Tigers: ‘I Have No Plans Beyond Being the LSU Women’s Basketball Head Coach’**
In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through the college basketball landscape, LSU Tigers women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey has turned down a staggering $20.5 million offer reportedly extended by the Tennessee Volunteers and Notre Dame. The deal, believed to include NBA-level incentives and perks, would have made her one of the highest-paid coaches in women’s sports.
However, Mulkey silenced the rumors with a powerful statement on Saturday: “I have no plans beyond being the LSU women’s basketball head coach. This is my home. This is where I belong.”
The legendary coach, known for her fiery sideline demeanor and championship pedigree, has revitalized the LSU program since arriving in 2021, leading them to a national title and restoring a proud legacy in Baton Rouge.
Sources close to the situation say the offers from Tennessee and Notre Dame included multi-year contracts, full control of program operations, and even exploratory talks of coaching opportunities in the NBA’s women’s development system.
But for Mulkey, loyalty and legacy outweighed money and ambition. “We’re building something special here,” she said. “I’m committed to these players, this university, and the people of Louisiana.”
Her decision not only reaffirms her dedication to LSU but also sends a strong message across college sports: legacy and loyalty still matter. With Mulkey staying put, the Tigers are poised to remain a powerhouse in women’s basketball for years to come.
The college basketball world may still be reeling from the news, but LSU fans can breathe easy—Kim Mulkey isn’t going anywhere.
