Makenzie Fuller is the daughter of Kim Mulkey, a towering figure in women’s hoops with multiple national titles. Fuller grew up immersed in the sport. From playing at Baylor to working behind the scenes in basketball operations, her journey reflects on-court experience and off-court grit.
Let’s dive in and explore how this former athlete has built her career.
Makenzie Fuller’s Early Years in Sports
She was born on Sept. 16, 1991, in Ruston, Louisiana. Fuller was raised in a family where sports were central. Her mother, Mulkey, won a national championship as a player at Louisiana Tech in 1982 and later coached Baylor to three more as head coach.
Her father, Randy Robertson, was a starting quarterback for Louisiana Tech in the mid-1970s. With that background, it’s no surprise Fuller was drawn to athletics from a very young age.
At Midway High School in Waco, Texas, she excelled in basketball and softball. When she enrolled at Baylor, where her mother was already building a powerhouse program, Fuller was ready to compete. She joined the women’s basketball and softball teams, a rare dual-sport commitment that shows her talent and dedication.
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According to Baylor’s official records, she played sparingly on the basketball court under her mother’s coaching, appearing in 36 games over four seasons with 34 total points. Her softball contributions were similar and solid, but did not stand out.
After graduating in 2014 with a health science degree, Fuller pursued a professional playing career. She pivoted, using her athletic experience to step into roles that kept her close to the game.
Transitioning From Player to Basketball Operations Role
Fuller didn’t walk away from basketball after her playing days. She started with grassroots work, coaching youth teams and refereeing games around Waco. It was a natural transition for someone who had learned the game from one of its sharpest minds.
Her real break came in 2015 when she joined Baylor’s women’s basketball staff as Associate Director of Operations.
This wasn’t glamorous. From 2015 to 2021, she was part of a dominant stretch for Baylor hoops. The Bears won the Big 12 regular-season title every year during her tenure and secured the 2019 NCAA championship with an 82-81 victory over Notre Dame.
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While she wasn’t drawing up plays, her work allowed the coaching staff to focus on strategy. She left Baylor in 2021 when Mulkey moved to LSU. Fuller didn’t follow her mother to Baton Rouge, choosing to stay in Texas, a decision that suggested a shift in focus, perhaps toward family or a new career direction.
Basketball has been Fuller’s foundation, but she’s shown she’s more than a one-dimensional figure. After college, she interned at Innovation (Marketing and Consulting) in Waco, working on campaign research and client outreach.
Her departure from sports highlighted her willingness to explore new fields. Currently, there is no such information as to how long she stayed or whether it led to a full-time role, but the move demonstrates how versatile she is.
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