MiLaysia Fulwiley transfers from South Carolina to SEC rival LSU after two seasons with Gamecocks
MiLaysia Fulwiley, one of the top players in the transfer portal, has found a landing spot — with one of her former team’s rivals. On Friday, the former South Carolina guard announced she would be transferring to LSU.
The junior guard, who had reportedly entered the transfer portal earlier this month, was one of the bright spots on the Gamecocks’ dynamic bench this season. After two seasons on the South Carolina bench, it seemed like Fulwiley would finally enter the Gamecocks’ starting lineup next year.
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Instead, she’ll be joining head coach Kim Mulkey and the Tigers, playing alongside players like star LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson.
The Gamecocks had far and away the best bench in the country, averaging 40.3 reserve points per game — and Fulwiley was a major reason why. The guard played 19 minutes per game, putting up an average of 12 points, three rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game.
During March Madness — a postseason run that ended with the Gamecocks losing to UConn in the NCAA title game — Fulwiley had a number of key games, including a 23-point performance in a four-point win over Maryland in the Sweet 16.
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Although Fulwiley had established herself as one of the team’s stars, she was held from Dawn Staley’s starting lineup in favor of guard Raven Johnson, who was a junior and had seniority. If she had stayed at South Carolina, Fulwiley was also likely to lose minutes to Ta’Niya Latson, who transferred from Florida State after leading the country in scoring last season.
Fulwiley will also fill a void for LSU, which was in need of a point guard after junior Last-Tear Poa transferred to Arizona State.
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