Kim Mulkey’s LSU Tigers have made the Elite Eight stage 2 years in a row, and she might not want anything to prevent hitting the trifecta. Even if it’s her own player being a hindrance, she is making it known. In this case, it’s the team’s top scorer, one with championship experience, and one whom she entrusted with ‘leader duties’– Flau’jae Johnson.
During the ongoing matchup between the LSU Tigers and NC State Wolfpack, the cameras caught Kim Mulkey standing beside her players after the first half had concluded. She looked at Johnson with a somewhat neutral expression. But before walking out, the head coach gave her player the side-eye.
It is a very good possibility that Mulkey’s expressions meant nothing, and that things were simply being taken out of context. At the same time, no one could blame her for being angry at Johnson. After all, the Big 4 went scoreless for the first time since 2023! Fans were quick to interpret the little interaction their way.
Basketball fans poke fun at Flau’jae Johnson going scoreless in first half
One social media user wrote, “Kim Mulkey’s side eye to Flau’Jae Johnson after going scoreless in the first half ”
Kim Mulkey’s side eye to Flau’Jae Johnson after going scoreless in the first half pic.twitter.com/Goy0eKW13H
— Jeannie (@jeanniebrichett) March 29, 2025
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