Bob Starkey, the associate head coach for LSU women's basketball, has signed a new three-year contract worth $1.275 million. The deal includes an annual salary of $400,000 and $25,000 in supplemental compensation.
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Bob Starkey signs a new three-year contract with LSU women's basketball
The contract is worth $1.275 million
Starkey will earn $400,000 annually
He will receive $25,000 in supplemental compensation each year
The contract runs through June 2029
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Top LSU women's basketball assistant Bob Starkey receives new contract
Kim Mulkey has said multiple times that Bob Starkey has extended her coaching career.
And her associate head coach and key assistant is getting a new deal with LSU women's basketball.
Starkey and LSU have agreed to a new, three-year contract. The 66-year-old coach will make $400,000 annually, according to his contract obtained by The Daily Advertiser. Per the terms, Starkey will also receive $25,000 each year in supplemental compensation, making the deal worth $1.275 million with the contract running through June 2029.
The deal is set to be officially approved by the LSU Board of Supervisors at its bi-monthly meeting Thursday.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Head coach Kim Mulkey of the Louisiana State Tigers speaks with head coach Kara Lawson of the Duke Blue Devils prior to the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Head coach Kim Mulkey of the LSU Tigers looks on prior to the game against the Duke Blue Devils in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Q&A
What is the value of Bob Starkey's new contract with LSU?
Bob Starkey's new contract with LSU is worth $1.275 million over three years.
How much will Bob Starkey earn annually under his new contract?
Under his new contract, Bob Starkey will earn $400,000 annually.
What additional compensation does Bob Starkey's contract include?
Bob Starkey's contract includes $25,000 in supplemental compensation each year.
When does Bob Starkey's contract with LSU women's basketball expire?
Bob Starkey's contract with LSU women's basketball runs through June 2029.
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Head coach Kim Mulkey of the LSU Tigers looks on prior to the game against the Duke Blue Devils in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Louisiana State Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey against the Duke Blue Devils at the Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Ashlon Jackson (3) shoots against the Louisiana State Tigers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Ashlon Jackson (3) shoots against the Louisiana State Tigers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Riley Nelson (4) dribbles against the Louisiana State Tigers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Toby Fournier (35) rebounds against the Louisiana State Tigers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Louisiana State Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey against the Duke Blue Devils at the Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Louisiana State Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) walks up the court against the Duke Blue Devils during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Riley Nelson (4) drives against the Louisiana State Tigers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Louisiana State Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) rebounds against the Duke Blue Devils during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the Louisiana State Tigers drives to the basket against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the Louisiana State Tigers shoots a free throw against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the Louisiana State Tigers shoots a free throw against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Taina Mair #22 of the Duke Blue Devils looks on against the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Toby Fournier #35 of the Duke Blue Devils makes a move on Flau'jae Johnson #4 and Grace Knox #2 of the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Toby Fournier #35 of the Duke Blue Devils makes a move on Flau'jae Johnson #4 and Grace Knox #2 of the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Louisiana State Tigers looks on against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Louisiana State Tigers looks on against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Zakiyah Johnson #11 of the Louisiana State Tigers takes a shot against Arianna Roberson #21 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Taina Mair #22 of the Duke Blue Devils takes a shot over Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Taina Mair #22 of the Duke Blue Devils takes a shot over Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Head coach Kara Lawson of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Head coach Kara Lawson of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Louisiana State Tigers takes a shot over Ashlon Jackson #3 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Taina Mair #22 of the Duke Blue Devils brings the ball up the court against Flau'jae Johnson #4 and Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Zakiyah Johnson #11 of the Louisiana State Tigers makes a move on Arianna Roberson #21 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Arianna Roberson #21 of the Duke Blue Devils and Kate Koval #13 of the Louisiana State Tigers battle for a rebound during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Head coach Kim Mulkey of the Louisiana State Tigers speaks with head coach Kara Lawson of the Duke Blue Devils prior to the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Head coach Kim Mulkey of the Louisiana State Tigers speaks with head coach Kara Lawson of the Duke Blue Devils prior to the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Head coach Kim Mulkey of the LSU Tigers looks on prior to the game against the Duke Blue Devils in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Head coach Kim Mulkey of the LSU Tigers looks on prior to the game against the Duke Blue Devils in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Louisiana State Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey against the Duke Blue Devils at the Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Ashlon Jackson (3) shoots against the Louisiana State Tigers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Ashlon Jackson (3) shoots against the Louisiana State Tigers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Riley Nelson (4) dribbles against the Louisiana State Tigers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Toby Fournier (35) rebounds against the Louisiana State Tigers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Louisiana State Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey against the Duke Blue Devils at the Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Louisiana State Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) walks up the court against the Duke Blue Devils during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Riley Nelson (4) drives against the Louisiana State Tigers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
Mar 27, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Louisiana State Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) rebounds against the Duke Blue Devils during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Sacramento Regional 2 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the Louisiana State Tigers drives to the basket against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the Louisiana State Tigers shoots a free throw against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the Louisiana State Tigers shoots a free throw against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Taina Mair #22 of the Duke Blue Devils looks on against the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Toby Fournier #35 of the Duke Blue Devils makes a move on Flau'jae Johnson #4 and Grace Knox #2 of the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Toby Fournier #35 of the Duke Blue Devils makes a move on Flau'jae Johnson #4 and Grace Knox #2 of the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Louisiana State Tigers looks on against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Louisiana State Tigers looks on against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Zakiyah Johnson #11 of the Louisiana State Tigers takes a shot against Arianna Roberson #21 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Taina Mair #22 of the Duke Blue Devils takes a shot over Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Taina Mair #22 of the Duke Blue Devils takes a shot over Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Head coach Kara Lawson of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Head coach Kara Lawson of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Louisiana State Tigers takes a shot over Ashlon Jackson #3 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Taina Mair #22 of the Duke Blue Devils brings the ball up the court against Flau'jae Johnson #4 and Milaysia Fulwiley #23 of the Louisiana State Tigers during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LSU women's basketball vs Duke in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 | Photos
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Zakiyah Johnson #11 of the Louisiana State Tigers makes a move on Arianna Roberson #21 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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How offensive rebounds doomed LSU women's basketball in Sweet 16 loss to Duke
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Arianna Roberson #21 of the Duke Blue Devils and Kate Koval #13 of the Louisiana State Tigers battle for a rebound during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 27, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Starkey's previous deal with LSU was set to run out in June 2026, so Mulkey wanted to lock in her No. 1 assistant coach before his contract officially ran out.
Mulkey brought Starkey in 2022 after first season in Baton Rouge. During his time with the program, the Tigers won their first national championship in his first season with the team and have gone to the Women's NCAA tournament all four seasons.
Starkey is credited by Mulkey and LSU players for his effective defensive scouts as well as his coaching of the team's post players.
Cory Diaz covers the LSU Tigers for The Daily Advertiser as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his Tigers coverage on Twitter: @ByCoryDiaz. Got questions regarding LSU athletics? Send them to Cory Diaz atbdiaz@gannett.com.
