In a fiery statement during a press conference, LSU coach Kim Mulkey responded to rumors of an upcoming investigative article by the Washington Post, stating that she will not hesitate to sue the publication if they publish false information about her. Mulkey, who led LSU to its first-ever national title in women's basketball last year, accused the reporter involved of attempting to piece together a "hit piece" for the past two years.

The coach, who is in her third year at LSU, revealed that the reporter in question, Kent Babb, had been in contact with former coaches and players, including those who had previously expressed discontent with her. Mulkey alleged that Babb attempted to manipulate the situation, offering anonymity to players in exchange for negative comments about her, while misleading the former coaches into believing that she approved of their participation.

Expressing her frustration with the situation, Mulkey dismissed the credibility of journalists, citing "sleazy tactics" and "hatchet jobs" as reasons why the public no longer trusts the media. She made it clear that she will not allow the Washington Post to tarnish her reputation, the university, or her team without a fight. Mulkey asserted that she has hired the best defamation law firm in the country to hold these journalists accountable.

Regarding her previous interactions with Babb, Mulkey mentioned her dissatisfaction with a previous piece he had written about LSU football coach Brian Kelly. She highlighted this as a reason for declining to meet with the reporter, further claiming that the alleged investigation was a tactic to distract her and her team during the ongoing NCAA Tournament.

LSU was contacted by the Washington Post earlier in the week with a series of questions, setting an allegedly unreasonable deadline for responses. Mulkey deemed the timing of the inquiry as an intentional ploy to divert her attention away from the postseason. However, she remained resilient, asserting that the Post's tactics would not affect her focus and determination to lead LSU to back-to-back national championships.

As of now, the Washington Post has not provided any comment on the matter. The LSU Tigers recently secured a 70-60 victory in their first NCAA Tournament game against Rice, and Mulkey vowed that the team remains fully committed to their goal of becoming the first team since 2016 to repeat as national champions.

In a climate where mistrust of the media continues to grow, the unfolding legal battle between Kim Mulkey and the Washington Post raises important questions about journalistic integrity and the impact of investigative reporting on the reputation of individuals and institutions.