Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey to undergo spinal fusion surgery

Women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey tweeted Tuesday that she will be undergoing spinal fusion surgery Wednesday morning.

Mulkey indicated that the procedure is for the C5/C6, C6/C7 vertebrae.

"The surgery is needed to prevent neck, shoulder & arm pain I've been experiencing," Mulkey wrote in her tweet. "We are anticipating a smooth surgery and recovery. Can't wait to be back on the floor with Lady Bears soon!"

Tomorrow morning I will be undergoing spinal fusion surgery of the C5/C6 C6/C7 vertebrae. The surgery is needed to prevent neck, shoulder & arm pain I’ve been experiencing. We are anticipating a smooth surgery and recovery. Can’t wait to be back on the floor with Lady Bears soon!…