LSU women's basketball head coach Kim Mulkey announced the addition of Murriel Page to her coaching staff this spring, filling the vacancy left by Gabe Lazo.
Page, a former WNBA forward who was selected third overall in the 1998 draft by the Washington Mystics, signed a two‑year contract that will pay her $225,000 annually, positioning her as the third highest‑paid assistant on Mulkey's roster.
The deal reflects Mulkey's intent to bolster her bench with experienced talent that can recruit and develop players at the highest level.
Page brings a résumé that includes developing talent at the University of Miami, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech and Central Michigan, as well as NCAA Tournament experience with Mississippi State, Georgia Tech and Central Michigan.
Her playing career, which spanned the early years of the WNBA, gave her a deep understanding of the professional game and the nuances of elite‑level competition.
Mulkey, who has guided LSU to multiple SEC titles, said Page's blend of playing pedigree and coaching acumen makes her a natural fit for the program's next chapter.
The hiring also underscores LSU's commitment to investing in coaching talent, as the $225,000 salary places Page among the top assistants in the conference.
A New Era of Coaching
Page's appointment marks a strategic shift toward leveraging former professional players as mentors, a trend that is reshaping college basketball sidelines.
Fans and analysts alike will be watching how quickly the new assistants can translate their experience into on‑court results for LSU.