A Familiar Face Returns
Southern Lab has named Kirkland King as its new head coach of the boys basketball program, tapping an alum who previously helped the team to a state‑title runner‑up finish.
King, a 1993 graduate of the school, expressed deep pride in returning to the place that shaped his basketball journey, noting his induction into the Southern Lab basketball hall of fame in 2010.
A Career Built on Championships
His playing career includes a state championship as a Kittens player in 1993, followed by a four‑year stint at the University of Connecticut from 1993 to 1997, and professional stints across the globe from 1997 to 2005.
From Player to Coach
After concluding his playing days, King returned to Southern Lab as an assistant coach, contributing to the 2023 state‑title‑winning staff, and now takes the helm with the explicit goal of restoring the program’s former dominance.
A New Era Begins
The transition follows the departure of longtime coach Harold Boudreaux, who left to take a position at Port Allen, leaving a 16‑13 record and a Division IV runner‑up finish from the previous season as the backdrop for King’s ambitious rebuild.
Community members and players alike are watching closely as King prepares to blend his championship experience with fresh strategies, hoping to guide the Kittens back to the top of Division IV.