MiLaysia Fulwiley transfer portal: Top 5 landing spots for South Carolina guard ft. TCU

MiLaysia Fulwiley is reportedly looking for a new home ahead of her junior season. The guard, who has spent both seasons of her college career at South Carolina, is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to The Greenville News.

In her sophomore season, Fulwiley appeared in all 39 of the Gamecocks' games, serving as a key playmaker off the bench. She averaged 11.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, and led the team with 1.5 steals per game.

Fulwiley is a versatile guard with experience at a top program and a high ceiling. Here’s a look at potential landing spots for her next season.

Top 5 landing spots for MiLaysia Fulwiley

#1. TCU Horned Frogs

TCU will be without star point guard Hailey Van Lith next season. She is expected to be a late first-round or early second-round pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Horned Frogs shooting guard Madison Conner has also exhausted her eligibility, leaving the team in need of backcourt depth to remain competitive.

MiLaysia Fulwiley doesn't post the same numbers as Van Lith but could be a promising replacement. Van Lith improved nearly every statistical category during her time at TCU — an arc Fulwiley could follow in the right system.

With TCU’s top guards moving on, Fulwiley could emerge as a starter. She and Van Lith share similar field-goal efficiency and defensive impact. In fact, Fulwiley outperformed Van Lith in steals and blocks per game.

#2. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame star guard Hannah Hidalgo will need more support next season. Olivia Miles, once projected as the No. 2 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft, announced she will return for her final year of eligibility — but at TCU, not at Notre Dame.

With Miles leaving and fellow guard Sonia Citron heading to the WNBA, the Fighting Irish need backcourt reinforcements. MiLaysia Fulwiley could be a valuable addition.

At 5-foot-10, Fulwiley is the same height as Miles but offers a more dynamic defensive presence. While Miles has the edge in other statistical areas, Fulwiley’s postseason experience and two-way ability could help fill the void.

#3. UConn Huskies

The reigning national champions had a strong season behind the trio of Paige Bueckers, Sarah Strong, and Azzi Fudd. Bueckers is projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft, and Kaitlyn Chen is out of eligibility, meaning UConn may need to reinforce its guard rotation to defend its title.

MiLaysia Fulwiley has the defensive chops and offensive upside to contribute immediately at UConn — an environment where she could thrive under Geno Auriemma’s system.

#4. N.C. State Wolfpack

MiLaysia Fulwiley could fit in nicely on a guard-heavy squad in need of some reinforcements. This past season, N.C. State's top five scorers were all guards. Three of them are out of eligibility, including point guards Saniya Rivers and Madison Hayes.

The Wolfpack has reached eight consecutive NCAA Tournaments and advanced to the Sweet 16 this year after a Final Four appearance in 2024. Their guard-heavy system has proven effective, and Fulwiley could fit seamlessly into that structure.

Fulwiley's defensive prowess would be especially valuable, as Rivers led the team in both steals and blocks. Fulwiley’s experience with South Carolina would bring a level of maturity and readiness that could elevate N.C. State's backcourt.

#5. North Carolina Tar Heels

North Carolina will also be searching for guard reinforcements next season. Top guards Alyssa Ustby and Lexi Donarski have both exhausted their eligibility. The Tar Heels have made six straight NCAA Tournament appearances and reached the Sweet 16 this year.

MiLaysia Fulwiley's 11.7 points per game would make her the leading scorer on the current UNC roster. Her 1.5 steals per game would also rank second on the team, filling the defensive gap left by Ustby.

With a South Carolina pedigree and two years of SEC competition under her belt, Fulwiley could be a key piece in UNC’s push to become a national powerhouse.

About the author

Lindsey Ware is a college sports journalist at Sportskeeda with over five years of experience working with publications such as The News & Observer, The Daily Tar Heel, Triangle Tribune and Cardiac Cane. She has also worked for Major League Baseball, The Holly Springs Salamanders, The Tri-City Chili Peppers, Tuffy Talk, Super Meteors Basketball, Just Good Network and Living Sport.

Lindsey has a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Journalism from UNC Chapel Hill. Her education allowed Lindsey to gain experience in sports communication, which she honed in internships. Other than being a storyteller and sports fanatic, Lindsey is also a social media and marketing specialist.

Her favorite college team is UNC, although she grew up a N.C. State fan as both of her parents are Wolfpack alumni. Michael Jordan was a huge deal in North Carolina when Lindsey was growing up, and after a summer spent at UNC’s Sports Journalism Camp back in high school, Lindsey was set on being a Tar Heel.

Lindsey's favorite college coach of all time is Roy Williams. During her time attending UNC Chapel Hill and writing for The Daily Tar Heel, Lindsey was lucky enough to meet and speak with Williams a few times. He was like a celebrity on UNC’s campus and was beloved for his coaching style and success with the Tar Heels, accumulating three NCAA championship titles in 18 years.

When not watching or writing about sports, Lindsey enjoys reading, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, and spending time with my friends, family and dog. She also likes to journal, watch movies and paint.

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