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Baylor's Kim Mulkey: NCAA cares more about 'almighty dollar' than health of players

Kim Mulkey, head coach of the Baylor Lady Bears, just recently returned to the sideline after a bout with COVID-19. After the team’s game on Saturday, Mulkey didn’t hold back when she was asked whether she’s worried about the season being finished amid the pandemic. She criticized the NCAA for putting revenue before the health of players and said that she feels uncomfortable coaching during a pandemic.

"The answer is this: The season will continue on. It's called the almighty dollar," Mulkey said via ESPN. “The NCAA has to have the almighty dollar from the men's tournament.