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Coach Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers are only one year separated from their recent NCAA title. This pits them as one of the top teams to contend for the championship in the 2024-25 season. Behind the same goal, the program has made significant changes in the offseason to bolster its roster.
The boost comes majorly through the transfer portal as LSU added only one freshman this year. Here's a closer look at the three newcomers who can make noise behind Kim Mulkey’s playbook.
3 underdog commitments at Kim Mulkey's LSU Tigers in 2024
#3. Mjracle Sheppard
Mjracle Sheppard joined Kim Mulkey’s squad after playing her freshman year with Mississippi State Bulldogs. She averaged under 18 mins of court time alongside 5.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.4 steals. She might not fill the void left by Angel Reese, but should help strengthen the program’s defense.
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As she aims to take a leap on both ends of the floor, the coaching staff may only have to focus on her improvements as Sheppard is already accustomed to SEC basketball and has three long years of availability left.
#2. Jersey Wolfenbarger
Not only does Jersey Wolfenbarger add the much-needed depth to LSU, but she also brings significant length and versatility to the backcourt. The 6-foot-5 Arkansas Razorbacks transfer wing has two years of availability and will be given immediate responsibilities. Notably, she won an SEC All-Freshman selection in 2021-22.
Not only a significant role player, Wolfenbarger can help the Tigers cover injuries on their roster.
#1. Shayeann Day-Wilson
LSU not only lost Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith but also saw its guards enter the portal this offseason, aligning them to shop for the point role in Shayeann Day-Wilson. The Miami Hurricanes transfer brings the experience of playing two years at Duke, where she earned the ACC Freshman of the Year award.
Moreover, she churned out her most efficient season last year behind averages of 11.9 ppg and 3.5 apg on 41.4% shooting.
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