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re: LSU Women Basketball Recruiting Thread (2026 and Beyond)
Posted on 4/17/26 at 4:54 pm to lsutiger2
Posted on 4/17/26 at 4:54 pm to lsutiger2
SC has had a better team every year until this year- even 2023 when LSU won the title. LSU was fortunate that SC ran into a red-hot Caitlin Clark and that Iowa had little left for LSU two days later. Same thing happened in reverse this year- SC blew their wad on UConn and had much less in the tank for UCLA.
This year we had better depth but they had us 3-2 in starters. Raven at PG, Joyce at PF, and Okot at C were better. Plus their starters were more experienced.
Even then I think LSU had the better overall team with one exception- Flau’jae. As much as I love her she was a huge choke artist in the big game. SC was in her head throughout her career- not in everyone else’s. You put MK at the line at game’s end and LSU wins. MK has consistently hit the big pressure shot- not Flaujae, who always wilted under pressure at the end of games.
Take away all the hype and rap and flash and swag and personality- all of which we love about Flaujae- and you have a girl who’s not very confident at the most critical moments of the biggest games against the toughest competition. We always referred to these as front runners. But to be known as a champion- to beat the championship-level opponents under the greatest pressure- you have to be able to come through with the game on the line.
Flaujae was a great player who was spectacular to watch- but she didn’t have “it”- the clutch gene when LSU needed it most. MK has it. Fulwiley has it. Even Jada Richard had it. But Flaujae tended to disappear with the game on the line. Maybe she’ll perform differently in the pros. I’m excited about this next team being MK’s team and Lay’s team.
Flaujae consistently got all the hype for LSU before the big games, but I think that was more based on her larger-than-life persona than her actual production in big games. MK and Lay will deservedly get their pub this next year.
This year we had better depth but they had us 3-2 in starters. Raven at PG, Joyce at PF, and Okot at C were better. Plus their starters were more experienced.
Even then I think LSU had the better overall team with one exception- Flau’jae. As much as I love her she was a huge choke artist in the big game. SC was in her head throughout her career- not in everyone else’s. You put MK at the line at game’s end and LSU wins. MK has consistently hit the big pressure shot- not Flaujae, who always wilted under pressure at the end of games.
Take away all the hype and rap and flash and swag and personality- all of which we love about Flaujae- and you have a girl who’s not very confident at the most critical moments of the biggest games against the toughest competition. We always referred to these as front runners. But to be known as a champion- to beat the championship-level opponents under the greatest pressure- you have to be able to come through with the game on the line.
Flaujae was a great player who was spectacular to watch- but she didn’t have “it”- the clutch gene when LSU needed it most. MK has it. Fulwiley has it. Even Jada Richard had it. But Flaujae tended to disappear with the game on the line. Maybe she’ll perform differently in the pros. I’m excited about this next team being MK’s team and Lay’s team.
Flaujae consistently got all the hype for LSU before the big games, but I think that was more based on her larger-than-life persona than her actual production in big games. MK and Lay will deservedly get their pub this next year.
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Posted on 4/17/26 at 5:02 pm to goldenmoment
What are talking about? MK was complete MIA in the second half against Carolina. If it wasn't for Flaujae we wouldn't have been in the game at all. BTW, this was the game I thought Bella earned more playing time. But, c'est la vie.
Posted on 4/17/26 at 5:09 pm to extremetigerfanatic
Look at the history of big games and how MK stepped up big with free throws and clutch shots at game’s end throughout her career. My post above is specifically about the end of close games. Clutch players can have a bad game or a bad half but they deliver at the most critical moments, ie. they can handle the pressure. Conversely, another player can do great all the way up to the most critical moment and then choke at the end.
This post was edited on 4/17/26 at 5:16 pm
Posted on 4/17/26 at 7:01 pm to goldenmoment
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Even then I think LSU had the better overall team with one exception- Flau’jae. As much as I love her she was a huge choke artist in the big game. SC was in her head throughout her career- not in everyone else’s. You put MK at the line at game’s end and LSU wins. MK has consistently hit the big pressure shot- not Flaujae, who always wilted under pressure at the end of games.
Take away all the hype and rap and flash and swag and personality- all of which we love about Flaujae- and you have a girl who’s not very confident at the most critical moments of the biggest games against the toughest competition. We always referred to these as front runners. But to be known as a champion- to beat the championship-level opponents under the greatest pressure- you have to be able to come through with the game on the line.
Flaujae was a great player who was spectacular to watch- but she didn’t have “it”- the clutch gene when LSU needed it most. MK has it. Fulwiley has it. Even Jada Richard had it. But Flaujae tended to disappear with the game on the line. Maybe she’ll perform differently in the pros. I’m excited about this next team being MK’s team and Lay’s team.
Flaujae consistently got all the hype for LSU before the big games, but I think that was more based on her larger-than-life persona than her actual production in big games. MK and Lay will deservedly get their pub this next year.
You're clearly not watching the games, and definitely didn't watch this season's game. If not for Flau'je the game is not close in the second half. But, carry on..................................
Posted on 4/17/26 at 7:34 pm to lsualum96
I watched every minute of every game. I like Flaujae and I’ve been a big fan for 4 years. She’s been terrific. But if you look at it objectively you’d have to admit that she choked at the most critical moments of the biggest games. Give me a game against a top team in her career where she made a critical game-deciding bucket in the last 20 seconds. I totally agree- she’s the one who kept LSU in the game against SC (the first time)- but she also choked at the end. She also made the defensive blunder at the end of the Duke game to end the season. LSU needs better clutch play from captains to win a title.
Posted on 4/17/26 at 8:33 pm to goldenmoment
Just for the record.. They should have called that travel on that last shot! It was clearly a travel!
Posted on 4/17/26 at 8:46 pm to Sonofthetruth
It’s been fairly quiet since the two commits, portal closes Monday . Anyone heard any names that could be possible?
Posted on 4/18/26 at 2:30 pm to goldenmoment
That's a very selective opinion. "Critical game deciding bucket in the last 20 seconds" is rare for ANY PLAYER to have a chance at, much less make. I can name numerous big games over her four years where she was clutch for us, including the NCAA tournament. I actually think that you are NOT looking at it objectively. I think we can agree to disagree on the SC game. I feel that if not for her, we have no chance of winning that game. Honestly, for me it's Mikaylah who disappears when we need it most, more than Flau'je.
Posted on 4/18/26 at 3:07 pm to lsualum96
Who made the bucket with under a minute left to sink Texas? Who made the buzzer-beating shots to force OT against Stanford and Oklahoma last year? MK. A number of times she’s made the clutch FTs to put the game away. Who does Mulkey trust and give the ball to at the end of games and quarters? MK These are facts. Where are your Flaujae facts?
Also, in the first SC game Flaujae not only missed the free throws but a three-pointer that could have either tied or won the game with 7 seconds left.
Flaujae meant an incredible amount to the program, and I’ve always liked her a lot. But was almost always disappointed with her inability to hit the clutch shots down the stretch in the biggest games.
I knew this post would be unpopular because we all love Flaujae so much, but I feel my stance is backed by the facts.
Also, in the first SC game Flaujae not only missed the free throws but a three-pointer that could have either tied or won the game with 7 seconds left.
Flaujae meant an incredible amount to the program, and I’ve always liked her a lot. But was almost always disappointed with her inability to hit the clutch shots down the stretch in the biggest games.
I knew this post would be unpopular because we all love Flaujae so much, but I feel my stance is backed by the facts.
Posted on 4/18/26 at 8:53 pm to goldenmoment
Tilda Trygger to Washington.
Posted on 4/18/26 at 9:03 pm to goldenmoment
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LSU Women Basketball Recruiting Thread (2026 and Beyond)by goldenmoment
Tilda Trygger to Washington
Running out of options .
Posted on 4/18/26 at 9:25 pm to Septiger
Going to be Koval and whatever leftovers the portal has at this rate.
Posted on 4/18/26 at 10:09 pm to TigerCub
Definitely not looking good
Seems Oliviya visited Texas this weekend
Seems Oliviya visited Texas this weekend
Posted on 4/18/26 at 11:12 pm to Jim bean xxx
Also read the big LSU have been recruiting, the player from Pittsburg, Fatama, had a visit with Texas too.
Posted on 4/19/26 at 1:42 am to Misterkleenmillenium
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the player from Pittsburg, Fatama
any news on the player from a&m, fatmata? she's seems an overall better get than the girl from pitt (fatima). though fatima is 6'5 and fatmata is 6'2, fatmata is much more aggressive around the basket, averages better in pts, rebs, assts, and steals, and already has a year of sec play under her belt.
Posted on 4/19/26 at 6:59 am to gphilli
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already has a year of SEC play under her belt
Agree. But fyi the girl for Pitt started two years at Georgia and in fact was their leading rebounder against LSU two years ago with 12. Would love to land both.
Posted on 4/19/26 at 8:25 am to goldenmoment
Doesn't look like LSU is making much head way with this player. Haven't found any visits or future visits with LSU unless things are being kept under wraps. I've read LSU have contacted her though.
Posted on 4/19/26 at 11:17 am to TigerCub
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Going to be Koval and whatever leftovers the portal has at this rate.
Looking more and more like that’s going to be the case .
Have they had any visits recently? If so they been keeping it secret .
Posted on 4/19/26 at 11:54 am to Septiger
Kymora Johnson recommitted to Virginia and withdrew from the portal. So she won't be going to any SEC rivals.
Posted on 4/19/26 at 8:12 pm to goldenmoment
Tigerbait 357, any news on visits or new commitments?
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