LSU Kim Mulkey, Sweet-16 UCLA pregame press conference, Flau'jae Johnson & Angel Reese

LSU head women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey spoke with the media Friday morning on the eve of her Tigers Sweet-16 NCAA women's tournament game versus UCLA. Plus Flau'jae Johnson and Angel Reese.
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[@MsKylea]

Flau'jae definitely ubderstands the life assignment!

[@jerseyjoe82364]

Flaw Jay.

[@Think1st694]

@@jerseyjoe82364There’s always one. Guess you’re it!!

[@s.p.3738]

I have never watched basketball in my entire life. Don’t know any rules. But I watch LSU women’s basketball every chance I get! Only this team and coach. ❤😊 same holds true for their press conferences.

[@Nicole-ll5pk]

Same I started watching womans basketball last year during march madness when i heard the name flaujae i remember her from the rap game .

[@carolemedou5278]

Me too

[@politicallil7060]

This team is entertaining reminds you of showtime Lakers 😂

[@brewton2146]

Same

[@Th3onenot2]

Likewise!

[@raystudevent7446]

Who can’t love FlauJae! She is so darling!

[@gyasiboisson8345]

“That’s for you to write”😂😂

[@jerseyjoe82364]

And for Kim to smoke.

[@slindsayharmon1086]

Well said coach Mulkey

[@imjsthere]

Ive been tuned into women's college basketball more then the men lately that's crazy 😅

[@earlrichardson109]

U not by yourself 😊

[@oliviakinney]

U speak for most of us 😂

[@katiakam4795]

Me too 😂

[@jasbb2]

Bruh that's because it's more exciting. Uconn winning it all on the men's side. No problem

[@DiamondHarvey-rk2cc]

Nooo facts men’s basketball was on all yesterday 💀💀 tried to watch the game was like this boringgggg

[@comfortsheriff1352]

From Nigeria and am rooting for LSU! Many people in Nigeria are drawn to women's basketball of LSU

[@vickyokoro7856]

You can bet on that! I’m one of them.

[@SlowMotion911]

Thank you for your support

[@lap0081]

And why is that. Am curious why nigeria people are supposedly drawn to Lsu

[@comfortsheriff1352]

@@lap0081 why shouldn't we? Ordinary Nigerians hate oppression because every region has received it share, the hate constantly thrown at LSU and Kim Mulkey by the media has actually made young people who watch from here drawn to the sport and some of them I know have never sat for 2 minutes to watch baseball but right now despite the time difference (6 hours) some of stay awake sometimes 12,1,2AM just to watch LSU play. I also love UConn and Iowa and SC is also a very good team

[@TheBandit949]

and scamming people.

[@makepeaceu]

I’m 63 watching this. I love these women. I’m proud of these women. Although I root for lsu I love the skill level of the women’s college game.

[@jerseyjoe82364]

Shirt pulling, hair pulling, trash talking....what else? Huh, Bubba?

[@teresa5109]

People want the truth!

[@Think1st694]

@@jerseyjoe82364why are you here? A grown man with nothing better to do…

[@dayadaya3764]

Both flaujae and angel are here❤

[@jerseyjoe82364]

Flaw Jay? Trash.

[@niviathomas1554]

I used to watch WCB years ago but the excitement left me! Last year Angel and Flau’jae brought me back. Now I not only watch LSU but a lot of other teams. I know these girls have a lot of pressure, but I hope they are such an inspiration! Their confidence is top notch ❤🙏🏽

[@makepeaceu]

I’m hooked since the final four last year. I’ve seen every game this season. Go Tigers

[@SonOfTheMostHigh504]

Glad to have you aboard fellow Lady Tigers fan. Don't take this as an insult. Just informing a fellow newcomer that we say it "Geaux" Tigers. The "Geaux" is Cajun French, which is our roots in Louisiana. Welcome aboard. Enjoy the ride. Geaux Tigers!

[@KarenJohn-mh6xo]

🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@gabrielmukuka6003]

I am from Zambia but i love LSU WBB team. I watch each and every game of theirs.

[@Th3onenot2]

Lsu is why i watch womens college games. Win or lose they are always entertaning as fawk 🤣

[@courtsideview97]

I love this whole team from the coaches to the players!

[@user-do3ux5ej6o]

Sports prepares you for life-very true statement by coach Mullkey. I’m grateful I grew up playing sports.

[@jimjohnson5118]

Everyone needs to stop hating on LSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL AND KIM MULKEY. Like it or Love it, They're the ones who have made WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Mainstream. Not The WNBA, NOT Catlin Clark, and Not South Carolina. So put some RESPECT ON LSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL NAME...

[@thomashardy3432]

Lol😂😂😂 funny

[@aimeesimoneaux6197]

FACTS

[@Zionian89]

Truth❤

[@drlilymugwagwamd8621]

FACTS

[@boswindle9050]

​@@thomashardy3432funny enough for you to respond 🤡

[@davidparnell1893]

I like the honesty of this coach, there's a wisdom and confidence level that is rare and refreshing. She speaks with experienced authority. Wow...such a strong woman: reserved, wise, and investing herself into the next generation. Women ARE a higher lifeform, not merely a gender.

[@raeyearnd3260]

Our gang is tough. LSU for the win.

[@Joe61055]

Don't you want to wrap up Flau'jae energy and sell it. She is adorable.

[@kutlokgobero3556]

even Angel Reese was impressed. more like amazed

[@jmont1031]

For me, the 2023 LSU / Iowa final did it for me. Great skills and excitement of college rivalry on full display.

[@gyasiboisson8345]

Not Flau’jae saying “Washington Post” under her breath😩

[@charlesbell9468]

Too FUNNY!!!

[@aimeesimoneaux6197]

They don’t want the WP distractions their game is why she was saying that! They’re fiercely protective of Coach!

[@508JRK]

She's 1000%. I never give a flip about women basketball, but I am glued to the TV and checking brackets, and I don't know why 😂

[@jerseyjoe82364]

Because they will not repeat?

[@508JRK]

@jerseyjoe82364 probably not but I meant college women basketball overall is somehow more fun...I don't know if I even have a favorite team

[@aimeesimoneaux6197]

Notre Dame lost today! Whoo hoo…

[@makepeaceu]

Woman’s College basketball is the hot ticket right now. I’m rooting LSU but I’ve enjoyed all these great teams like Coach said. It’s a new day in wcb. The spotlight is on them.

[@alyssaarchives111]

i can’t even watch the game because my anxiety is gonna be through the roof, but i’m rooting for you LSU. especially flau’jae!! light your team up girl 💛🔥

[@juliekmunden]

I used to stay up until 3 am to watch D1 women’s hoops back in the 80’s. I love that they are getting exposure and the game has advanced each year. I love the women’s college game and would love to see more game on TV from Nov to March!

[@BonnChnd]

Love her or not, Kim Mulkey has been a heckuva basketball coach and leader for years now and has been instrumental in growing this game. She also has an eye for talent. Love watching this team!

[@kwill5628]

Geaux Tigers 💜💛

[@charlesbell9468]

I am a diehard NO Saints, Southern Jaguars football, and LSU Tigers football fan. Since last year's final four I have watched more Lady tigers basketball (and other women's college basketball) than all my 3 teams' football games combined. Including press conferences. At one time, I knew all the free agents coming to the Saints in the off-season, and most recruits that LSU football has scored. This year I know NOTHING of either. It's all about THESE ladies right here!

[@tigerbaitcom]

A lot of people are saying the same thing since Kim Mulkey arrived in Baton Rouge.

[@Rudyifyoudontgetcho]

*whispers to angel* “WASHINGTON POST” lmaoooo Flau’Jae a whole character!!

[@allaz.9071]

Go Lady Tigers!🔥 Let's do it🏆

[@z5.678]

Let’s bring it home geaux tigers 💛

[@jerseyjoe82364]

Not gollum happen.

[@julietmartin-sj8qz]

Go Tigers 💜💛

[@KritTeekDeZigns]

Great interview young ladies. We love you here in Louisiana.

[@jerseyjoe82364]

Nowhere else.

[@Think1st694]

@@jerseyjoe82364This comment clearly shows your level of intelligence. Several in the chat from USA and abroad have indicated that they are followers of LSU women’s basketball. Again, a grown man with nothing else to do….

[@the_one9801]

@@jerseyjoe82364yet here YOU ARE replying under every comment like a maniac!!

[@trustingod0]

I’m always so impressed by Angels speaking. Go LSU !!!

[@troyjohnson2568]

L.S.U. Womans Basketball Coach is Amazing! She's a True Louisianan! She's a Winner, she won as both a Player and a Coach!!!

[@michellmorales6393]

These Woman are finally making it exciting to watch I Pray Angel stays for 1 more year so I can go watch a game. They are all really talented.

[@daijourcalloway998]

I hope she stays so she gets drafted to the ny liberty. So I can see her all the time as a pro. ❤

[@lap0081]

Yah but Angel is gone after this season. I already see it

[@sandyneeson5634]

I love this team and the coach! They bring some excitement!

[@Jdulan3339]

Because of LSU I watch women’s basketball again

[@johnathanhall8]

"I'm only here to talk about winning the next basketball game" .. reporter: "so about the Washington post thing" 🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@dede9287]

😂😂

[@stonecold7919]

I hate the media at all levels. They are so corrupt and inconsiderate.

[@90sHilly]

Kim loves her girls and the girls love Kim, fuck the gossip.

[@rickyhatchet1998]

Fucking facts....

[@SonOfTheMostHigh504]

Period!!!!

[@LexB99]

Speak that!!! #GeauxTigers

[@aimeesimoneaux6197]

💯

[@kutlokgobero3556]

actually, that's the problem, and they seem to jell, to understand each other.

[@kaicarter7642]

Wow that answer about experienan was amazing! I love where her head is! Great job!

[@ModouJ]

We ready 💜💛

[@fitzpatrickpitts6315]

The women’s game is more pure than the men’s. They rely more on skill, so the game is beautiful.

[@audreylittle2828]

I been watching all kinds of sports for many years. I started in high school. I am 62 yrs old. This is my first time watching women basketball and I been loving it.

[@cindyhenderson103]

Geaux Lady Tigers!! 💜💛

[@AnthonyStone-dn9ym]

Didn't she tell the first reporter that she was there to talk about winning another game?? Then why did the next person turn around and ask the same question?? I see why people get pissed off at the reporters, they don't listen!!

[@charlesbell9468]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@bbickham5715]

I can DO ALL THINGS through CHRIST JESUS who STRENGTHEN me Go LSU tigers in JESUS name

[@nothotrodmagazine]

I'm sure he will find time on Easter weekend to see that a certain women's basketball team wins 😂

[@mathildaanderson8761]

Amen Praise the Lord bbickhams

[@27gts]

I am one of what coach Mulkey described- always a basketball fan- whatched March Madness (men's for decades), but paid more attention to the NBA than the NCAAM- I paid a little bit of attention, not much though to the NCAAW and WNBA- games never caught my eye UNTIL last year's '23 March Madness in the NCAAW- really, really got into it- and became an LSU fan before the final 4- the leads up to it- mostly because of Reese and Mulkey- and the post game interviews- now I follow the NCAAW more than NCAAM, WNBA and even the NBA- (and I am really into NBA as well) but, if I had to choose one to watch- NBA vs NCAAW- NCAAW would win out- they know how to 'sell the game' to a fan like me- love getting to know the players, coaches and stories in all this media activity

[@makepeaceu]

Right there with you

[@Mistervisual]

Ditto

[@niviathomas1554]

Thank you for your honesty and a lot of us have similar stories.

[@alexandergallant6444]

Flau'jae and Angel represent themselves with class and poise.

[@yeshuaford]

Cmon for real? They don't talk classy and don't play classy at all. Especially Reese. But they are talented no doubt.

[@thomashardy3432]

Class??? You gotta be joking .. lol

[@charlesbell9468]

But Flaujae the most...

[@AmiracleMimi]

I love Kim ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Money.91]

Yes me to beautiful woman

[@shernawilliams7758]

Those ladies always speak well, great interview 👏 👍 👌 💛💜💛💜

[@tydavenport3893]

I truly feel people love to hate on confident women and its so crazy to me we have come along way in every way and its empowering more than anything. The main ones who hate clearly are tuning in to watch lol.

[@rarerock5020]

Haters are just Haters. They hate on confident men to . Just ask deion sanders.

[@27gts]

yes! reading about coach Mulkey- and coach VanDerveer- and their start in ball way back- there was no future in ball for women back then- both women- played ball at the college level- but, their were no, or very little pro future in ball for women back then- but, these women, and others, followed their passions and really paved the way for the NCAAW to be where it is today- I watch and follow the NCAAW much more than the NCAAM or even the NBA! these are great games- and some great stories- wish there were more 'Cindellla stories' in the women's March Madness- their is one in the men's (sort of) #11 North Carolina is in the elite 8- in the women's the only teams left are the top tier teams- still a great tourney!!!!

[@shernawilliams7758]

You are so correct

[@adsanford7248]

Let's get it tigers. We must control their gurads

[@tyleranderson9003]

Gurads?

[@galenstone9097]

I love you, Flau' Jae! Essential like oxygen. Real like gravity.

[@rickgermean9789]

Angel Reese, And Teammates, STAY FOCUS. Angel, Praying for Baltimore. At the beginning of the game, take a moment and Pray for Baltimore, and The Families

[@lawrencejacksonjr9635]

These two women 👏🏿👏🏿

[@oromohanningtone994]

Bruh!! Am watching from Qatar and am mad excited!!!

[@AlonzoJ-pf4dt]

Big 4 nice jacket 🧥🧥

[@the_one9801]

Facts! 🔥

[@georgejrobins]

I love these young ladies man. They are such awesome representatives of my Alma mater!!! Coach Mulkey’s leadership is not only felt when you hear her speak, but also through her players. It’s so awesome!!!

[@isabellamitchell4014]

When the reporter said lsu doenst play fast I was like ???? Like have you seen flajae in transition ..

[@charlesbell9468]

Agreed!

[@dambertaylor5334]

Team LSU🔥

[@NathanDubose]

I been in love with wcbb since Candace Parker at Tennessee and Mya Moore and then Skyler diggins but I just love this LSU team

[@user-oc6oe7xy4m]

The coach is so right i don't look at basketball at all I only watch LSU because of Angel and Coach Kim 🏀

[@WickedMo13]

I know people are hating on her for the statement but she also did it for her team specifically Angel because I can almost guarantee she will be attacked as well. Offense is also good defense plus she is ride or die for kids. This is a rare team of artistic expression. Most coaches creat basic uncreative players. Kim helps you grow and because of that more eyes are on women’s college basketball. LSU is the only reason why I am tuning in, anyone else?

[@chevelleborders8857]

Good Luck LSU🎉🎉❤

[@Jponds]

I love Coach Mulkey lmao🤣

[@tanesakassa]

Great classy professional interview!

[@michellemiles8585]

I literally LOVE coach Mulkey & coach Staley I’m so locked in to these games and I am torn on the team I want to win it all. May the best team win is all I can feel I guess

[@AlonzoJ-pf4dt]

Win win win ❤

[@Zionian89]

I love LSU from Ghana 🇬🇭 ❤🎉

[@earlrichardson109]

GEAUX tigers

[@tomichambliss8051]

I’m really enjoying NCAAW!! These women are phenomenal players. Hitting those 3 points is crazy. They obviously practice a lot. I heard one of the ladies from USC say she practice 200 times a day doing 3 pointers. I’m cheering for LSU but I think USC or IOWA will take the championship. Good luck to all the teams.

[@chinazodivulkan9528]

Every Win comes from what you do best:

[@BVaxter]

The coach, Angela Reese and FluJae made me Love Women's Basketball again.

[@trustingod0]

GO LSU WE NEED 1 WIN !!!!

[@StarvingMyselfToLIFE]

Flaue Jae is the truth!!!

[@dongriffith2119]

Good luck ladies !! GEAUX TIGERS

[@JadeJade-gd9co]

LSU my favorite team 💜💛💜 , win or lose no letting go🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🐅 much love from Uganda🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

[@MoSneaksPlz]

Hey Mike or anyone on the Tigerbait team, is it possible to get a 2-shot on the camera for player interviews? Instead of switching back & forth whenever one of them speaks. Not a critique, just a question. Thanks for posting as always!

[@Dre51255]

Lets go LSU! It takes a different mindset to go back to back! Play harder and smarter then last year!!

[@BGabriel079]

Woah I love the coach

[@h20bp]

Love to see LSU and Iowa in a rematch in the elite eight. It's the rivalry we deserve. Caitlin and Angel just like Magic and the Bird. Like MJ and The Pistons. Best show on earth right now is NCAA WBB.

[@sonjiharvey2722]

Flau'jae is so smooth on the court! She is such an outstanding player.

[@user-ho4dn2zq3b]

I love Flaujae, she straight forward, and i love Angel too, great interview ladles, and you are so correct Flaujae a lot of our athletes get screwed over, because they're not educated on finances, or having a great credit score, great answer Big 4, Geaux Tigers 💜💛

[@DeeCole81]

Go Tigers❤

[@StephenAku]

🔥Coach🔥Kim🔥Mulkey🔥

[@wavynation8485]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥let’s go lsu💛💜

[@josephbarrett3860]

No thanks

[@devinteague6838]

Let’s go Ladies 💜🐯🏀🐅

[@kingjetty4332]

LSU is America team. We love LSU

[@yeshuaford]

No way. Several players are obnoxious. Kim Mulkey is a great coach but a horrible leader.

[@charlesbell9468]

I would love to agree with you kingj, but I think Iowa is "America's team". But I love my lady Tigers.

[@thomashardy3432]

America's team??? Please tell me another Joke!!!😂😂😂

[@charlesbell9468]

See, too many haters. 🤣🤣🤣 But I feel you kingj! Geaux Tigers!!

[@the_one9801]

@@thomashardy3432 YOU ARE THE JOKE 🤡🤡🤡. BYE BYE

[@sonjiharvey2722]

Women college basketball is something special!

[@Money.91]

I love coach mulkey

[@ROBERT-wq7cj]

SHOUTOUT TO BIG4 AND ANGEL REESE❤

[@trfrazi]

She always have a joke and the media so lame or lack humor to laugh. She's right, I've never watched a women's game until last years lsu vs Tennessee. Angel made a layup and celebrated with a tik tok dance. Since then I've glued to the diff personalities on the team 💜💛💜

[@Songman2012]

Let them know Kim! 😂😂😂

[@moerush6220]

The game

[@Dooks1208]

I want to know what Washington Post has to say!!!!

[@AlexLightGiver]

They're in discussion with their lawyers. Their credibility and alot of money is on the line.

[@drea24c]

I don’t even watch the men’s anymore lol

[@jarvisjohnson7798]

Angel and Lauren are familiar with each other….they were teammates in the americup last summer for USA basketball

[@patrickhumbled4087]

Rice is the head of the snake🐍 give poa and m.k that defensive responsibility. 😐🏀 put VL at the 2.

[@patrickhumbled4087]

Best way for players to defend coach kim is on the court with tough high IQ basketball. 😐📰🏀🌎

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

A whole new mode would set In if LSU wins it, again.

[@charleslong8634]

When Caitlin leave iowa i do belive there team this comming fall will sale out there home games i do belive they can go back to back to back to back in the big ten tournament next year