LSU Women's Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey Breaks Out in Song Over NCAA Tournament Draw

Mulkey responded to LSU's No. 2 seed in the Sacramento 2 region with an impromptu country music performance.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:26pm

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The LSU Tigers women's basketball team landed a No. 2 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, and head coach Kim Mulkey responded in her signature style - by breaking out in song. Mulkey, known for her passionate and sometimes unorthodox behavior, started singing Toby Keith's "Should've Been a Cowboy" when asked about the Tigers' tournament draw, which includes a potential matchup with the dominant South Carolina Gamecocks.

Why it matters

Mulkey's singing outburst is just the latest example of her colorful personality and demonstrates the excitement and unpredictability that often surrounds the NCAA women's basketball tournament. LSU's draw also highlights the strength of the SEC conference, which has multiple No. 1 seeds, making the Tigers' path to a championship even more challenging.

The details

LSU was named the No. 2 seed in the Sacramento 2 region, hosting No. 15 seed Jacksonville in the first round. However, the Tigers could potentially face off against No. 1 seed UCLA and the dominant South Carolina Gamecocks, who have been a thorn in Mulkey's side since she took over the LSU program in 2021. Mulkey's singing response was in reference to the travel required for the Sacramento regional, as well as her frustration with the SEC's tournament seeding.

  • LSU was revealed as the No. 2 seed in the Sacramento 2 region during the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on March 16, 2026.
  • The Tigers will host Jacksonville in the first round on March 20, 2026.

The players

Kim Mulkey

The head coach of the LSU Tigers women's basketball team, known for her passionate and sometimes unorthodox behavior on the sidelines.

Dawn Staley

The head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team, who has been a consistent nemesis for Mulkey and the Tigers.

Caitlin Clark

The star player for the Iowa Hawkeyes, whom LSU defeated in the 2023 NCAA Championship game.

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What they’re saying

“Go west, young man, haven't you been told? Who sang that? 'Haven't you been told?' It's a country song. Y'all let me know. Look it up. That's what y'all do. Y'all believe everything you read anyway.”

— Kim Mulkey, Head Coach, LSU Tigers Women's Basketball

“Flau'jae's flow game is bananas. For Miss Kim to rock that 'All My Ex's Live in Texas,' though? That's classic! I wish I had that sample. I would use that on a sample. That would be my new single.”

— Lil Wayne

What’s next

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The takeaway

Kim Mulkey's singing outburst is a reminder of the colorful personalities and excitement that make the NCAA women's basketball tournament must-see viewing, even as the Tigers face a challenging path to defend their 2023 championship.