Kim Mulkey previews LSU's matchup with #20 Colorado.
- First thing she notices about Colorado is their upperclassman. 7 of their 8 main players are upperclassman. They're an experienced and talented group.
- Also mentions they played their conference tournament in the venue they're playing in on Monday. Could be an advantage for Colorado.
- Like the energy the ball movement from her starting lineup last night was really good. Needs to continue to work on the defensive end, but she feels they can get there with more experience.
- She's really excited for the documentary coming out tonight on the team last season. She's really proud of the team at LSU that built it, because she thinks it's really good. Said she teared up watching it.
- She talked about having celebrities and millionaires on her team. She said nothing about the coaching or locker room is different, the only thing that's different is the outside noise. She doesn't pay attention to social media or anything, and the only time she sees them is if someone sends it to her.
- She says Colorado is playing LSU at the right time. She knows the Buffalos are good, and she's still trying to figure out who to play in what situations.
- Said the starting five from last night will likely be the starting five for Colorado, but she could switch the starting five the very next game. She's basing it all on matchups.
- Said she's more worried about the security for her players in Vegas than she is with her team being distracted. Said they'll spend some time having fun, but it's a business trip and they know that.
- Felt her players began to "coast" during the exhibition game. They saw the score and started to let off the gas, but they can't do that on Monday.
- Says HVL is a "basketball junky." She's never been a true point guard, but she's going to become LSU's primary ball handler. They won't take her shots away, but they need her to be a facilitate the offense. Says her transition will be similar to Alexis Morris from last year.
- Says she doesn't care about the criticism about their non-conference schedule. Outside of Colorado and VT, they don't play a ranked team in non-conference play. She's not worried, she had a weaker schedule last season and they won the natty.
- Said she would have liked to ease into the schedule, but saw this game as an opportunity to challenge and humble her team early. It won't make the team devastated if they lose, it would just make them hungrier.
- Said Colorado plays a lot of man-to-man, but she saw on film that they are willing to play zone. They need to be ready for both.
