MiLaysia Fulwiley: 5 Key Facts About LSU’s Electrifying New Addition
MiLaysia Fulwiley, one of the most electrifying players in women’s college basketball, has made headlines again—this time by transferring from South Carolina to Kim Mulkey’s LSU Tigers, in what’s being called one of the biggest portal moves of the 2025 cycle.
Here are five things you need to know about the SEC’s newest star:
1. SEC Sixth Woman of the Year Now Poised for a Leading Role
Last season, Fulwiley earned SEC Sixth Woman of the Year honors, a nod to her impact off the bench. Despite playing in 77 games for the Gamecocks, she only started three, as head coach Dawn Staley favored veteran guards to open games. Her bench spark, however, became a trademark. At LSU, that’s expected to change—Fulwiley will likely step into a more featured role, sharing the court with stars Flau’jae Johnson and Hailey Williams.
2. Hometown Hero from Columbia, South Carolina
A proud native of Columbia, SC, Fulwiley joined the Gamecocks in 2023 as one of the nation’s most coveted recruits. While she hasn’t publicly revealed her reason for transferring, insiders believe it stems from South Carolina’s acquisition of Ta’Niya Latson, the No. 1 transfer in the country. Her arrival may have signaled that Fulwiley’s bench role would remain unchanged.
3. Her Scoring Numbers Tell Only Part of the Story
In both her freshman and sophomore seasons, Fulwiley averaged a solid 11.7 points per game in just 19 minutes of play. But dig deeper: her per-40-minute scoring average was an eye-popping 24.9, surpassing even LSU’s top scorer Johnson last season (23.5 PPG/40). That stat suggests Fulwiley’s production could skyrocket in Baton Rouge.
4. Steph Curry Believes in Her Star Power
NBA legend Stephen Curry isn’t just a fan—he made Fulwiley the first-ever college athlete to sign with his Curry Brand under Under Armour. She has her own signature “Butta” shoe, and Curry has praised her game, saying:
“Very similar to how I play, there’s a flair for the dramatic, a creativity that she always finds a way to express. She has a killer instinct,” he told the Greenville News.
5. A Dynamic Rim Attacker with Highlight-Reel Finishes
Fulwiley thrives when attacking downhill—her explosive layups and court vision have earned her viral fame. She made waves in 2023 with a behind-the-back, underhand layup against Notre Dame, and she’s only gotten better. With LSU’s deep and talented roster, including Johnson and Williams, the Tigers must now figure out how to unleash Fulwiley’s electric playmaking in their already stacked lineup.
LSU just added a game-changer—now it’s time to see how big her impact will be.
