JUST NOW: LSU’s Kim Mulkey talks MiLaysia Fulwiley transfer. ‘She pretty much had her mind made up’…….
LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey recently discussed the transfer of standout guard MiLaysia Fulwiley from South Carolina, stating that Fulwiley “pretty much had her mind made up” about joining the Tigers. Fulwiley, a 5-foot-10 guard from Columbia, South Carolina, announced her decision to transfer to LSU on April 25, 2025, making her commitment public via Instagram with the caption “Geaux Tigers ” .([Reveille][1], [New York Post][2])
During her two seasons at South Carolina, Fulwiley played in 77 games, starting just three, and averaged 11.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game . She was named SEC Sixth Woman of the Year in 2025 and was a key contributor to the Gamecocks’ 2024 national championship team .
At LSU, Fulwiley joins a talented backcourt alongside Mikaylah Williams and Flau’jae Johnson . Her addition strengthens the Tigers’ roster as they aim for another deep NCAA Tournament run.
Mulkey emphasized the importance of the transfer portal in modern college basketball, noting that LSU’s success in recruiting transfers has been a key factor in the program’s rise to prominence . With Fulwiley’s experience and skill set, LSU’s backcourt looks poised for continued success in the upcoming season.
[3]: https://www.wafb.com/2025/04/25/south-carolina-guard-milaysia-fulwiley-signs-lsu/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley signs to LSU”
[4]: https://www.tsn.ca/ncaa/former-south-carolina-guard-milaysia-fulwiley-announces-transfer-to-lsu-1.2295230?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Former South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley announces transfer to LSU | TSN”
[5]: https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/20/lsu-womens-basketball-kim-mulkey-explains-transfer-portal-success/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “LSU Football: Kim Mulkey on how Tigers find success in the tran
