FIRST LOOK: LSU Women’s Basketball opens practice for 2026-27 season

The LSU women’s new center reminds Kim Mulkey of an NBA MVP — and it’s not hard to see why

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey called Russian center Anna Minaeva “baby Jokic” on Monday and it’s not hard to see why. Here’s how the 17-year-old fared in her first practice with the Tigers.

Kim Mulkey Previews 2026 LSU Women’s Basketball Team

LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey held her first press conference of the 2026-2027 school year on Monday. The Lady Tigers held their first open practice of the preseason in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mulkey discussed the new additions to her LSU roster and recapped the team's progress over the summer.

Women's Basketball Holds First Official Practice

FIRST LOOK: LSU Women’s Basketball opens practice for 2026-27 season

Get your first look at Kim Mulkey’s 2026-27 LSU women’s basketball team as the Tigers hit the floor for their first official practice of the season at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. TigerBait was courtside for the opening portion of practice as Mulkey and the Tigers officially began preparations for the 2026-27 season. Subscribe to TigerBait for complete LSU women’s basketball coverage throughout the season. #LSU #LSUWomensBasketball #KimMul…