Earlier this year, LSU head women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey found herself at the center of a media storm when she vocally criticized the Washington Post for its plans to publish what she termed a “hit piece” during the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
Mulkey contended that the forthcoming article was laden with inaccuracies and revealed that she had enlisted legal support to counteract the claims being prepared against her.
In response to Mulkey’s preemptive strike, the Washington Post ultimately decided against releasing the article in its original form. However, the situation did not fade quietly, as Mulkey’s vehement denunciation sparked widespread speculation and curiosity about the contents of the unpublished draft.
The intrigue surrounding the Washington Post’s article persisted until this Saturday morning when USA Today disclosed some details from the shelved piece.
According to USA Today, the article included grave allegations concerning Angel Reese, a player under Mulkey’s coaching at LSU.
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The USA Today report indicates that the Washington Post’s journalist, Babb, had gathered accounts from several sources about a specific 2022 team meeting.
According to these sources, during this meeting, players were instructed to turn off their mobile phones and leave them outside the meeting area. This directive was allegedly issued to ensure privacy while Mulkey addressed her team following a physical altercation.
The altercation in question reportedly involved Angel Reese and took place in front of potential recruits visiting the team, as noted by a witness speaking to Babb.
The emergence of these allegations sheds light on the possible reason behind Mulkey’s strong reaction to the Washington Post’s story and her attempts to prevent its publication.
Despite her efforts, the narrative surrounding the alleged incident has now entered the public domain, bringing with it a host of questions and concerns about the events described and the environment within the LSU women’s basketball program.
