LSU women’s basketball just landed another major win — and the excitement is through the roof, especially for five-star signee Grace Knox — after MiLaysia Fulwiley officially announced her transfer from South Carolina to Baton Rouge.
Fulwiley, fresh off her sophomore season under Coach Dawn Staley with the Gamecocks, revealed her decision via Instagram on Friday. Her move has sent shockwaves through the college basketball community, sparking a wide range of emotions. While LSU fans and recruits like Grace Knox are ecstatic, the mood among Gamecock loyalists — including signees like Agot Makeer — is much more somber.
Clearly thrilled, Knox responded to Fulwiley’s announcement with an energetic five-word comment:
“Oh yea we overlyyyyyy litt,” she wrote.
Other reactions flooded in too, showing just how much buzz Fulwiley’s commitment has created:
- Zakiyah Johnson, another LSU signee, chimed in: “Yopppp.”
- A passionate fan exclaimed: “Let’s goooo 🔥🔥🔥🔥 yessssssss lord.”
- Another added: “LSU fans will go hard for you! I’m excited for the next season of basketball💪🏾.”
Meanwhile, on the South Carolina side, the response was more bittersweet. Agot Makeer sent well wishes, posting:
“Go be great Lay 🤍.”
Even disappointed Gamecock fans chose to show love:
- “Hate this as a Carolina fan. But hope you do well!” one said.
- Another wrote: “Screaming from SOUTH CAROLINA We still riding with you Lay🫱🏾🫲🏿.”
On the court, MiLaysia Fulwiley proved to be a dynamic force, averaging 11.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game during the 2023–24 season — numbers nearly identical to her freshman year.
But LSU wasn’t just focused on Fulwiley. Coach Kim Mulkey and her staff have been aggressively upgrading their roster through the portal, recently bringing in Notre Dame forward Kate Koval and East Carolina forward Amiya Joyner. Crucially, they have retained key stars like Flau’jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams — ensuring that LSU’s lineup will be stacked for next season.
Beyond transfers, the Tigers have secured commitments from four top-35 high school recruits from the Class of 2025, solidifying their future dominance in the SEC and nationally.
Among those elite prospects is Grace Knox, the No. 7 ranked player in her class, who committed to LSU in November after considering top programs like Tennessee, Texas, and USC.
Following her commitment, Knox shared why she chose LSU:
“I think I can go to the next level with the coaching of Kim Mulkey,” she said, according to On3.
“She has what it takes to take me to the next level and help me develop my bag. I think that another big reason is, along with all the schools, I could have great branding opportunities. I just feel like LSU exceeds the expectation as of right now in basketball.”
Grace Knox will join forces with fellow blue-chip recruits like Zakiyah Johnson, Divine Bourrage, and Bella Hines — not to mention star returners Flau’jae Johnson, Mikaylah Williams, and now MiLaysia Fulwiley.
With this powerhouse lineup, LSU is set to be one of the most feared teams in women’s college basketball for years to come.
