MiLaysia Fulwiley discusses leadership role ahead of final season with LSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
MiLaysia Fulwiley, preparing for her final season with the LSU Tigers, expressed her commitment to leading the team in pursuit of a national championship. In an interview, she emphasized her desire to help her teammates and acknowledged the challenges faced after transferring from South Carolina, where the Gamecocks won the national title. Fulwiley’s leadership will be critical as LSU navigates a recruiting struggle, with only one committed prospect for the 2026 class so far, compared to their competitors like UConn and South Carolina. The Tigers’ upcoming season will also highlight the contributions of returning players such as Grace Knox and Mikaylah Williams.
- •Fulwiley transfers to LSU from South Carolina before the 2025 season.
- •LSU exited March Madness after a Sweet 16 loss to Duke.
- •Fulwiley aims to take on a leadership role in her senior year.
- •Only one recruit has committed to LSU for the 2026 class.
- •UConn and South Carolina have signed multiple top prospects.
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — MiLaysia Fulwiley Makes Feelings Clear On Final Season With Kim Mulkey’s LSU
"MiLaysia Fulwiley made a blockbuster transfer portal move before the start of the 2025 season, leaving Dawn Staley’s South Carolina for Kim Mulkey’s LSU. The move did not pan out in favor of Fulwiley, as the Tigers bowed out of March Madness after a Sweet 16 defeat to Duke, while the Gamecocks went on to conquer UConn in a hard-fought defensive battle for the national championship.
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