MiLaysia Fulwiley Shocks SEC with LSU Commitment, Kim Mulkey Sends Message to Dawn Staley
MiLaysia Fulwiley has announced her transfer to LSU, committing to finish her college career under head coach Kim Mulkey. The decision comes just months after Fulwiley helped lead South Carolina to an undefeated national championship season, and it has sent shockwaves across the SEC.
Fulwiley, known for her electrifying handles and fearless scoring, was one of the Gamecocks’ most promising young stars. However, questions had lingered about her limited playing time in high-stakes moments, including South Carolina’s stunning loss to UCLA where she played just three minutes. Despite a strong public relationship with head coach Dawn Staley, fans and analysts speculated about underlying tensions regarding her role on the team.
Now, the Columbia native will wear purple and gold for the rest of her college career, a move that immediately bolsters LSU’s championship hopes. Head coach Kim Mulkey, who has turned LSU into a perennial powerhouse, reportedly sent a three-word message to Dawn Staley after the deal was finalized: “We got her.”
Mulkey, fresh off signing a record-setting $32 million contract extension, is known for her aggressive recruiting and bold moves. Fulwiley’s addition comes as a major win for the Tigers, especially after their early exit in the NCAA tournament last season. The pairing of Fulwiley with stars like Flau’jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams could make LSU the most dangerous team in the nation.
With Fulwiley’s departure, the South Carolina–LSU rivalry just got even more intense. The first showdown between the two programs in the upcoming season is already shaping up to be must-watch television — and now it’s personal.
Stay tuned — the SEC just got even spicier.
