This Sunday’s game between LSU and Auburn wasn’t just about basketball. Despite LSU’s hard-fought 73-63 victory to maintain their perfect 17-0 record, the spotlight veered away—thanks to LSU’s head coach, Kim Mulkey, who had all the eyes on herself.

It was all because of her unique outfit. Known for her flamboyant sideline fashion, Mulkey took it up a notch this time, sporting an outfit featuring a basketball hoop design. She completed the look with a backboard, an orange rim, and, most notably, a dangling net.

The outfit, which turned heads both in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and online, was part of LSU’s “Dress Like Kim Mulkey Day.” Fans dressed in blonde wigs, sequined jackets, and other Mulkey-inspired attire for a halftime lookalike contest.

While the crowd seemed to enjoy the festive atmosphere, the reaction online was more divided. Some found the look lighthearted and entertaining, while others were far less amused, accusing her of making the game “all about herself.”

Kim Mulkey shines amid glowing fans

Fans couldn’t resist diving into the comment section to share their takes. “Ok, I missed Kim Mulkey’s outfit earlier, and I am speechless,” one fan tweeted. This isn’t the first time Mulkey’s sideline antics or style have drawn attention away from the game. While LSU’s 17-0 record speaks to her coaching prowess, the debate over her larger-than-life personality continues to grow.

Top Comment by Kissisme82

Absolutely not….. If you were truly there for the athletes then her outfit wouldn’t matter. Grow up youngins

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Others were harsher in their critique. “It is my sincere belief that coaches should not make it about them, and Mulkey just loves to make it about her,” another user commented, summing up the frustrations of critics who accuse Mulkey of being self-centered.

The accusation that Mulkey is more focused on herself than her team has been a recurring narrative among detractors. “What a joke. Always ‘me, me, me’ with her,” one fan remarked on social media.

Another added, “Anything for attention.” But even as fans enjoyed the spectacle, Mulkey’s team had to dig deep on the court. After a sluggish first quarter, LSU’s defense clamped down on Auburn, flipping the game in the second quarter.

“She’s so self-absorbed,” wrote another user. Players like Kailyn Gilbert and Aneesah Morrow carried the offensive load, combining for 38 points and leading LSU to victory. However, these performances risked being overshadowed by the attention Mulkey’s outfit garnered.

As LSU prepares for their next challenge against No. 15 Tennessee, Mulkey’s focus will undoubtedly return to leading her team. But the conversation around her unconventional approach—and her latest viral outfit—shows no signs of slowing down.