LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey drew comparisons to Michael Jackson’s ‘We Are The World’ outfit during the Tigers’ March Madness win over NC State on Friday night.
Known for her flashy and creative outfits, Mulkey drew eyes against the Wolfpack with her black and gold ensemble.
The coach’s coat had a black base with massive gold floral patterns on the torso and sleeves. The piece also features a gold collar and cuffs.
Furthermore, the gold rose pattern flowed onto her black trousers.
During the broadcast, fans quickly picked up on the outfit and claimed the supposed inspiration from the King of Pop.
‘Mulkey channeling her inner Michael Jackson,’ one fan wrote with a crying emoji.
Kim Mulkey’s outfit during LSU’s win over NC State drew comparisons to Michael Jackson
‘Kim Mulkey with another classic Kim Mulkey outfit. Michael Jackson-esque,’ another wrote with a picture of the coach.
‘This is the best outfit Kim Mulkey has worn like ever. Shoutout to Michael Jackson,’ a third chimed in.’
‘So Kim Mulkey has on the jacket Michael wore when they recorded We are the World and I love that for her,’ a fourth joked.
A fifth posted Mulkey’s outfit with another of Jackson’s black and gold ensembles and wrote ‘Who wore it better?’
Nonetheless, Mulkey led the third-seeded Tigers to upset the No 2 Wolfpack, 80-73 in the Sweet 16 matchup.
Mulkey’s black and gold ensemble drew comparisons to the We Are The World music video
Aneesah Morrow scored 30 points with 19 rebounds while Sa’Myah Smith also clocked in a double-double with 21 points and 11 boards.
Mikaylah Williams flirted with a triple-double after tallying 19 points, eight rebounds, and six assists.
LSU will face the winner between UCLA and Ole Miss in the Elite 8.
