LSU head women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey met with the media following her teams 73-50 win over Southeastern Louisiana in Hammond. She also addressed Angel Reese being missing from the team.
Kim Mulkey is being the good coach she is and running her team the way she knows is best; players are on the team to congeal, they should not be allowed to run the team, salute to Coach!
She is not only a great coach. She is a great leader of young ladies. I want comment on her sitting Angel Reese. None of us are privy to what happens behind the scenes. But her track record is solid. I trust her decision. GO TIGERS!
@@markahern9642 if that is the case then why did she take Alexis Morris back!!! She wasn’t going to even dismiss her but the mom was on social media talking wreckless
Eh man Coach don’t mess around and I respect that big time! Y’all know what happened bruh. Angel said or did something super disrespectful and Coach had to let her know whose team this is. That’s all. I’m sure she has been told what she needs to do to get back on the squad. Now it’s up to Angel to either humble herself and do what she was told to do OR she’s gone. Simple as that.🤷🏿♂️ Shout out to coach for holding the star accountable. I think they will be fine BUT Angel Reese is hurting her brand with situations like this.
The reason is nobody's business, she is still on the team everything else will be handled internally as it should be. Good on coach for staying true to how she has always handled her business.
Kim's always had messines around her. She's an excellent X's and O's coach but that's it. Unfortunately, there's more to coaching than that. Blowing her nose, openly coughing, " jokingly stating it might be covid but I ain't testing", "I ain't no sissy".......SMDH....this ignorant behavior/mentality is the very reason parents should seriously assess the notion of their child playing for this clown.
It's a lil too late to reign her in. She should have done that at the outset. Kim's like any parent who spoils a child. But, a caring parent teaches responsibility and accountability on the front end instead of just tossing money/gifts to keep the kid happy.
Angel thinks she’s bigger than the team……she doesn’t want accountability she wants to be praised. Girl better listen to her coach or she’s in for a big surprise, she’ll fall like a comet in the draft and all of the endorsements will go bye bye and it’s back to reality.
People need to relax. Angel is still on the team, she just needed time to cool off. Whether the situation is with her, that needs to be handled privately with her, Mulkey, and her mom. Obviously things were said online but none of us are making things easier by speculating and even talking shit. We just need to leave Angel alone, allow everyone to discuss this privately and whatever happens, happens.
Ms Kim Mulkey is not just a coach to this young ladies she like a mother and at time and a strong one at that. She is protecting the team as a whole, a lie always shows it self but Truth will have the victory
@@snowyecole1452 she’s a what???? You never see her supporting her old players. When do you see her at wnba game’s supporting her players. Now how often do you see Dawn Staley at her players games? You didn’t see Kim on the front line when Brittany G was lock up? Never heard one thing from her so y’all just need to stop it. In fact you heard Dawn speak and support Brittney more than anyone so that’s a real motherly love . Y’all LSU fans is backwards.
@@jfrank6976 Are you suggesting that a coach must publicly demonstrate support for players in front of cameras? Former players are often aware of genuine support, and not all coaches engage in public displays of it. Relationships between coaches and players vary, and some coaches avoid political aspects. It's essential to consider that coaches might handle player dynamics privately. Superstar players with strong personalities can sometimes react negatively to coaching decisions in public. Opinions differ, but it's crucial to avoid hasty judgments. Also, it appears you might be projecting a negative bias regarding how people perceive this coach; however, players' views of her can vary, with some seeing her as a maternal figure and others not. I find it perplexing why some individuals adopt a mindset of disdain when it's just as easy to join the enthusiastic support for a team one favors.
I haven’t really dove in that drama stuff so I’m looking at this from an outer lens. Benching Angel for a game makes her teammates not depend on her for wins which pushes them to their own personal greatness. We are seeing from other teams what it looks like to put so much pressure on one person to produce the win. Even unintentionally. Each of these players are pushing themselves and it’s showing in their game 👏🏾
Kim Mulky knows what she’s doing and she’s doing it the right way by keeping it in house . Mulky knows exactly what she’s doing and demands the best from her players which is hardwork committed to the team and lsu and of you can’t do that well it’s bye bye .
I'm glad someone said it! Why wouldn't a person giving a press conference take a minute off camera and take care of things? I couldn't imagine an NFL or NBA coach doing that.
That’s what I was saying when they won the last year. But nobody was talking about anybody else that snapped in that game. Carson she went off from the 3 in that championship. The shot iq was on point. Morris was great in that game almost had a double double. Williams was getting buckets. All them shot over 50%. Angel was under 50% blowing wide open layups (but telling people they small after the second layup attempt goes in). Nobody talked about any of them it was just the Angel show because that stunt at the end of the game. She be too worried about social media man. Just ball. And no I’m not an Angel hater. Yeah she has skills this era be too worried about doing shit for social media. Just ball out
@@Dreadswing302-yx5tm one thing I hated the most about that aftermath... nobdody talked about those Seniors more, all 3 of them just ended their careers on a high note by stepping up for LSU, but the story of the night was Angel doing that to Caitlin... I love Angel but man I hated that it took away shine from her teammates, they deserved some shine for their performances.
She's just one person and will be ready when they need her most but you gotta focus on the 6 new players and get them ready and if they can play good without angel then when they get her back it'll be great. But I like them fighting for wins bc it builds a fight in them. Bama football fought for alot of wins early in the season and all they till now. It makes you battle tested regardless the opponent.
Understanding what's truly happening is complex, and ultimately, both the coach and players contribute to decisions that are good and bad. If you're a fan of this team, you may have observed that Angel's productivity has changed. It could be due to teammates stepping up, very talented that’s creating a potential chemistry issue. The coach acknowledged the team's transformation, highlighting that it's not the same as last year. There's a chance Angel might be frustrated with a shift in ball distribution. Speculation will persist until Angel or the coach explicitly address the specific issues.
The only thing that changed is Angel is extremely immature and thinks she’s bigger than the team. She’s made some money and she’s let it go to her head.
Whatever the case now will be irrelevant as season progress because it is gonna show that Reese didn't get better in off season .something she will be trying to hide with dumb behavior.mulkey will not be able to fix for reese
I predicted this some time ago, and the situation has been magnified 100x over because Reese won a championship. She's always thought herself better than she is, which is a 6'3" guard that can't shoot. When she was in high school I predicted she'd leave Maryland with the reason that "coach wanted to change my style", and that's what happened. Now she's with Mulkey, she doesn't want to play the 5 because that takes work, Mulkey wants her under rim and on the block, and Reese thinks "we won a championship, now coach wants to change my style". Instead of working the gym this summer she worked the IG circuit and had her ego stroked. When she was crushed at the world's because she didn't want to play the 5 she just shrugged it off thinking, "I'm great, who cares". Now chickens are coming home to roost, coach demands she performs, she's not up to it mentally and physically, and her ego is blaming everyone else. Humble pie is a bitter just desserts, and when she is cut from her WNBA team after one year, or sits the bench for a year and is then cut she'll remember what Alexis Morris said about not being prepared for the pros...and it'll be too late.
What’s the difference between the 4 and 5 after the ball tips doing rebounds , etc etc ? I just don’t see a difference after the tip . All I see on block is players from both sides busting their asses to get an advantage . To be honest Mulkey with this team , these players , this good ass roster , which going to basically blow out 80 % of it opponents . Mulkey and her staff should be willing to do everything they can to help Reese develop her game for WNBA . It will be plenty of minutes to do that for each kid that have a legitimate shot with this roster IF the staff want to. But I hope this is not as you say , after all Kim did say and got clout for letting players be themselves. Reese played a major role in getting that Natty , give her the 4 , get Rosario ready against weaker opponents . Angel was Angel when she arrived and will be when she leaves. Kim can do it all if she wants too( get Angel developed, get Rosario ready who they will need to beat the bigger teams) . Besides what real chance does Angel have as a 5 in the W . Help her she helped you . I thought Angel was overrated too until she came to 23 Greenville for sweet 16 and SEC tournaments. The finesse and motor she plays with is invaluable
@@bernardriggs2079 4's are generally better shooters, fives are usually the biggest on the team with questionable shots. When you look at the SEC if you don't see the difference between the two you ain't lookin'. Unlike you I see an undersized team with a 6'3" forward, their tallest starter, that doesn't want to play the 5, a 6 foot wing that is slow, can't shoot and works best under the basket, a 6'1" wing that has a little shot, has some speed and can beat people off the dribble, a 5'9" PG that is slow, is easily beaten off the dribble, and has been that way since HS, and a 5'11" SG that is fairly athletic, but from what I can see, overrated and has never shown elite skills. All in all the starters do not make a good passing team. They can't spread the defense from the arc because they can't shoot, so teams will just clog the lane. Once teams in bound they can easily beat the LSU wings and guards up the floor. Against Colorado, LSU couldn't defend the dribble hand off and were easily beaten off the dribble. Worse, there's no Williams out there to do the dirty work in the lane and protect the rim and Reese from physical play. I see a 5 on the bench in Cardoso (and if you think she can play any other position in the quarter court you'd better look again), and a couple of short guards that are streaky shooters at best, but have some speed and passing ability. Neither of which can, however, shoot as well as Hailey, who is as I said slow, easily beaten up and down the floor, and will give up the ball when pressed, but has some quickness, has a nice shot and a good passing touch. This team may blow out the SW Louisiana's of the world, but they aren't coming within a chicken fart of Dawn's team, or say UConn, who will press them and run them up and down the court. Nor can any of LSU's guards contend with the Fulwiley's, Beckers', and Clark's in WCBB.
This is the reason why I dislike social media. If I have a problem with someone I know I will call them or we can hash it face to face. Jumping on social media to air out personal issues are clown traits.
I'm Canadian and don't follow basketball M/F, however, I ADMIRE this coach. I really like her demeanour, and I take it she' s good at what she does. Straight shooter and seems fair. Would love a teacher or coach like her. Just my 2 cents ;)
Well since Coach Mulkey didn’t give any info about AR people will continue to speculate.. I say Angel Reese grades are below where they need to be or she’s pregnant.. All speculative..
Her grades have been an isdue and it's not been a problem. But, "think", IF it was pregnancy, would she even have been practicing or playing in the other games. Plus, she started the first half of the Kent St game. You think she learned she was pregnant at half time and benched her the 2nd half😅😂? Y'all are hilarious.
Honestly i like kim answering the angel like she did.. she's still on the team and thats all we need to know.. if yall want to know why angel wasnt playing, ASK HER
@michaelblow8484 she doesnt owe you or anyone else a damn thing. What goes on in that locker is between the team and coaches and that is the extent of that. This is how she has always handled player issues. So if you actually had a damn clue what you were talking about you would know that consistent is EXACTLY what she is.
Maybe what’s going on with Angel is personal and none of our fkng business. Maybe Kim is respecting that and nicely telling the rest of us to mind our own.
Praying for Angel! It's sad that a parent would go online and disrespect someone child, it's so wrong...Remember Angel is in her early 20s... Can't build team chemistry with two parents going at it like this, I just hope Angel's mother does not go online and talk about Falujae like Flaujae mother talked about Angel. Some things you say you can't take back...It's out there. Sad and unfortunate...Praying things get better for all involved. 🙏🙏🙏
Soooo the chick that has shunned her teammates, ditched one for an award show, ditched another for a music video appearance, and has refused to play the position the team needs her to do because she feels she should be a guard who can't shoot is the one that's being wronged? Why in the blue fook do yall make so many excuses for horrific behavior and refuse to give flau her flowers? Everyone else on that team has gotten better except angel. I've been hugely disappointed in her this season. She finna give all them damn critics from last year a reason and I hate it.
I sat near Flae mom at sweet 16 last year in Greenville SC . There was a group of guys ( thug like) 3 to 5 maybe more , pulling for Miami , in elite 8 and mom gave those guys hell the entire game . She appear to be nice but can bring it lol. I definitely could see where Flaue get her fight from.
Can someone or some of y’all please 🙏 answer my question 🙋♂️: Why was she saying that it’s hard to bite the bullet and go back to where she grew up and went to high school?? I don’t know 🤷♂️ that story or maybe 🤔 I did but just forgot!! And if it’s a story is it in her book autobiography 📕?? And what’s the Angel story on social media?? I haven’t heard anything
Reese will be fine but I had a bad feeling about her game improving after she was benched during the FIBA games this past summer. This doesn’t surprise me as much as I love her she’s losing her love for the game getting caught up in stardom. She needed this coach know what she doing with her 💯
I saw the way she played too. But you know what i think she lacks, mentorship aside from her coaches, she should have a private coach/ or what you call them who can help her improve her game since she can afford one. Someone who she can work with during her free time just to improve her game. She’s young and needs guidance & someone to push her to her next level. Look @ big 4, during summer break which ever state she went to do her business, she would go in the gym i used to see her because she would post videos every now n then when she was practicing. She would even say that she has a busy day ahead but b4 the day starts & i quote” i have to practice for an hour coz I’m gonna be busy the whole day”. She has her mom who is always pushing her. One day she was even practicing with Melo’s son and some other guys she was the only female.
When you win a natty, you don’t stop working. That’s when you even put in more work if you want to win another one natty. I like Angel n i feel sorry for whatever she’s going through. She doesn’t have to be 💯 perfect no. But we are true fans are expecting to see the difference from last season that will make some of us happy. Have you seen Cardoso, Rickae, Deja Kelly, even the same Aneesah, some time back she never used to shoot from mid or 3 but now she has improved. She just needs to be push a little bit and she will be okay.
The crazy thing is, if it was Catlin that got benched people would be mad at the coach, but since it's angel , people say the fame is getting to her head and call her ghetto .
It's not a race thing, money is the root of all evil. Mulkey is a COACH. I'm a BG fan so I've been watching her since Baylor. She doesn't care who you are. She'll bench u. She's old school
@nextdayheir3329 it is a race thing. Not talking about the coach, just tired of the racist people that comment. The never stick to strictly basketball. It's all about eyelashes and shit like that. They got Control issues.
Idk what you’ve been seeing but there are people questioning Kim because oh her benching Reese and Johnson in which i don’t understand because LSU is still blowing teams out so wtf does that matter 🤷🏾♂️
I have a thought about whats going on with AR that im not going to say. It seems personal, Which is why it seems that Kim is trying to protect her... all speculation just my opinon
It’s. 2.0.GPA will go up after this semester if she has good grades and she can do summer school. I’ve played with players who had 1.2 GPA’s. She’ll be fine.
Angel wasn’t having a bad game when she benched her .. which is crazy… I understand the moves she made for the match ups on the floor … but this is insane
Idk why she upset WE the people want to know why the star player isnt playing we need to know .. angel is LSU women basketball and if we are asking we deserve a answer the truthful answer
😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 You don't deserve and aren't entitled to a damn thing. It's none of your business, point blank. It's pretty comical yet so pathetic that you seem to think otherwise. You're nobody, and don't mean shit, if you don't like her not being there, don't watch the games. That is literally the extent of you entitlement or right to know.
To be honest, even if there wasn’t any drama I think Angel not being in the game for once was a good thing. Obviously LSU is synonymous with Angel, she’s the most popular player however….while she’s incredibly talented, having her in every game isn’t the best because the team becomes over-reliant on her to help them win. I noticed that when Flau’jae was out sick for that one game….they still won, however I think it’s important to sometimes have the key players sit out for a game sometimes because it teaches the team to not over-rely, on each other so much and to fend for themselves on the court. Of course we needed to know why Angel wasn’t playing, but I think sometimes having the key players not be in one or two games can be helpful.
@tiamarrow6366 I understand what you are saying but that doesn't have anything to do with why she isn't playing I want to know why and they need the starting players they are a team and supposed to rely on each other because you can’t win by yourself in this sport so that’s not a bad thing
*Its hilarious when y’all think a person career is finished when there’s the slightest inconvenience or bump in the road. You have literally no information on what happened outside of social media 😭. Athletes get disciplined all the time. It’s better to start now then later on down the road when there’s a problem. You’re on the outside looking in.* If you do a bit of background research you’d know Alexis Morris was the same way when Mulkey released her from the team and look how well she played when she got back on the team. Angel is NOT released Mulkey says she’s still on the team so obviously disciplinary action is being taken. It’s like the 3 game of the season give it up and stop talking about something you don’t know or trust Mulkys decisions and how she decides to go about things. One thing for certain you can’t not say she doesn’t know how to put a team together to win games.. look at her résumé. Now you know everything will work in the end. Y’all are quick to assume and point fingers instead of waiting and observing them speaking.
hmm, i’ve noticed that Angel had issues over at maryland before transferring to LSU. we often see sometimes the athletes ego interfere. hopefully that’s not the case for Angel.
And therein lies the issue. These 'kids' now have all that $ thrown at them, so playing 🏀is just a formality. The integrity of the game has been compromised : no heart, just greed. The multiple transfers, lackadaisical or no effort, no respect or discipline. Angel Reese & her ilk should just leave the game altogether now that they're 'not hungry anymore '.
@ikewilson4500 Once upon a time they killed programs when a recruit accepted an 'improper' $50 dinner from a booster, while forcing CBS to pay them said billions to air games. The proverbial pendulum has suddenly swung the other way and now it's all OK... The hypocrisy, the greed, the corruption. This is on EVERYONE!
These are all opinions. My opinion, Angel may be dealing with the limelight not just on her, like it was following last year’s championship. Now she’s on a team with similar levels of talent, that she can either be part of, or not. Coach is allowing her to make that decision. You can’t have a good team with one good player, Angel needs to understand that.
I hope it doesn't get nasty... Twitter has been blowing up w some silly sh*t like someone has something on someone that could do a lot of damage- as in public relations... we shall see...
To Mr J Frank yes a Mother to those young ladies. Just because you don't see her supporting her older players that don't mean behind the scenes she doesn't have their back. As for the situation you mention we all have the right to our own belie Ms Kim is like a Mother with a sharp tool she knows what it takes to get that individual where they need to be, if she is not a good coach in your standards then why A. Morris came back to her and played for LSU. Morris had to find out the hard way, when God you people for your life a Coach, Parents, Teachers who see greatness and have the tools to help you get there. I bet you 5:00 dollars if every word she had spoken to those players they wished they would have listened to the wisdom Angel looks like she lost a step and it is her coach's job to get her on the right road at any means necessary. That is what you call real love it don't brag it is not loud, it doesn't have to be seen. Be bless brother
You didn't say she was 21 when she was acting this way last year. When she said she was doing this for girls that look like her. Now she's only 21.. nope miss me on that one..
@@bernardriggs2079 some things are not for the internet. And i totally agree with you anyone can make a mistake it doesn’t matter the age. But the fact that she’s 21 & people expect her to be perfect is absurd. From the time they won, it has always been Angel this, Angel that. I know everyone is entitled to their opinion but wishing de¥th on someone that you only see on social media is crazy.
@@nizaschannel1441 I agree , but it’s her life , don’t seem like a bad kid just enjoying her moments .but what would we do without that stuff doing our spare moments 😂
I’ve been calling this shit since they won and she started doing talk shows!!! I’m a glad I was right, I can’t stand people who become so self righteous when they finally start to make something of themselves, so many comments hated on me now y’all crying for the “black queen” lmao dummies don’t understand woman athletics 1 bit
Reese should be allowed to take a open 3 dat meansshe wants to expand her game Mulkey know that was kinda rude to sub her immediately after she missed a 3 but Angel need to get focused
Scratching my head, trying to understand why 2 National Champion LSU teammates, playing times got cut in half or not starting at all. I’m perplexed & confused. I know there are things that need to be done and obstacles to bear, but why 2 national title winners are unaccounted for. I’m sure the reasons are justifiable and well deserved. It appears the flu is being used to not start a player. I hope Angel gets to play, once this madness subsides. Sooner or later, ranked teams are coming down the pike. God Bless.❤❤❤
So because they are champions, they dont have to be held accountable for there actions. Hate to break it to you, but aneesa morrow is a better player in every way than angel reese
What does them being National champions last year have to do with this year….. you’re complaining like LSU is losing by them coming off the bench 😂😂😂😂😂😂 how you complain about that 🤷🏾♂️
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Kim never let's players rest on their laurels. If someone comes in better than you at your position, you will either have a new position or come off the bench in a different role. I remember when Nina Davis was a first team All American at Baylor, then Kalani Brown came in as a freshman and Nina was delegated to a role player.
it’s simple… Angel got comfortable! she didn’t really expand her game over the off season & all the media attention/NIL deals can sometimes be too much especially for a girl from the DMV.
@@2jcward lol… I agree totally!!! It was for the ppl who only recognizes certain areas when we say DMV… yes you are right!! I say that to my kids all the time.. so I know you from DC cause we are theee only ones who gets upset when ppl say DMV.. and we didn’t mess with Baltimore back in da days… lol
Mulkey is going to lose support giving the Bob Knight impression and I’m sure she doesn’t care but it will turn off a lot of her supporters.Coaches who act like this ,and there are many,are just demonstrating the immaturity in their character.
All this going on and they gonna have another ranked team breathing down their necks in a couple weeks i really hope they get some things straightened out 🤦🤦
@@caseyguillot6319 oh please y’all only got so far because of the weak schedule y’all had to get a higher seed in tournament play. plus y’all only beat Utah because of that girl two missed free throws. If sc beat Iowa y’all was not beating them for the same style of play. But that’s a lot of what if’s good luck this season.
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Kim could be an asshole and tell the reason but she is not because she is not a chatty patty, but I know people are happy for Angel downfall which is sad to see but hopefully this can be work out.
Angel probably won't be back,she's eligible for the draft as a top 8 pick! Her manager will likely just tell her to gone sit the rest of the season out ✔
Bro you’re actually obsessed with Angel and as a white man, well an ugly white man who clearly doesn’t want to see a black female athlete win….just an FYI that this was just one game. Angel will most definitely be back soon and if you hate her so much, you don’t you go tell her that to her face? You have balls, grab them and go confront Angel.
Angel IS NOT done. Prediction…she comes back and goes OFF! I’m not a huge fan but she’s a great player. She’ll be fine. Scratch that. She’ll be way better than fine. She’ll be even better than last year.
@@willismccoy882 Sure we do. As a lifelong member of the media, these teams count on people in my field to cover them (thereby boosting their NIL/net/salary value), but when something like this happens, they shut us (and the ticket-paying, TV-watching public) out. Generic answer would suffice without revealing details. But unfortunately they are just like politicians: they love you when you’re doing what they want, then demonize you, lie, or stonewall you when you ask a tough question.
CAVEWOMAN blowing and picking her nose at the press conference knowing it’s filmed! JUST NASTY… that’s why to should NEVER eat at their house or food they bring to work! nasty!
This is what happens when you pay college "kids" money to play NCAA sports. If I am not mistaken, didn't Reese just ink an NIL deal with Reebok and Shaq? Kids that age don't have the mental know how to handle that much money. When your GPA is hovering at 2.0 or whatever it is then you definitely don't have the know how for that. When players start thinking they are more than the team and thinking your better than what your coach is telling you then you get this right here. For everyone saying she's not going anywhere blah blah blah, watch how fast she will leave to go to another school who will tolerate that. We all know her current head coach isn't tolerating it.
Stop crying now. She is getting the bag. They open a can of worms now they have to eat them. basketball is just a game. Money rules the world and thatbwill never change
Quit lying, clown. Your dad is a grown ass man, not a "kid" - they pay him money at his factory job and he has the same issues, disagreements, and problems at work with his boss and his co-workers. Your dad spent years coming home after work and bitching to your mother about all his workplace problems and when he did, you didn't get up and say, "This is what happens when you pay fathers money to work in a factory." Get the fugg outta here...same scenarios been happening on NCAA teams for decades before NIL...if you too stupid or young to remember, ask your father.
It seem like the flu is going around in that locker room I’m wondering why and what are they doing to pass it? Because even the coach is affected lol 😂
