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re: LSU Women Basketball Recruiting Thread (2026 and Beyond)
Posted on 4/27/26 at 10:19 am to MSGulfTiger
Posted on 4/27/26 at 10:19 am to MSGulfTiger
Need the Russian to become official, soon .
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Posted on 4/27/26 at 10:43 am to Septiger
As I'd stated earlier the thread, Morro is definitely a big pickup. But she's not enough. We actually need one more post that is closer to at least 6'5". So, again.........................................................I'll wait.
Posted on 4/27/26 at 11:13 am to lsualum96
As I'd stated earlier the thread, Morro is definitely a big pickup. But she's not enough. We actually need one more post that is closer to at least 6'5". So, again.........................................................I'll wait.
We may be getting the girl from Russia . 6’5
We may be getting the girl from Russia . 6’5
Posted on 4/27/26 at 11:23 am to lsualum96
It’s actually not necessarily a height thing. It’s more of a post that “will” rebound. A lot of these big girls don’t want to play the post.
Posted on 4/27/26 at 12:06 pm to lsualum96
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As I'd stated earlier the thread, Morro is definitely a big pickup. But she's not enough. We actually need one more post that is closer to at least 6'5". So, again.........................................................I'll wait.
I mentioned a few times they were adding multiple international bigs and likely a backup guard to assist with Jada Williams at point. With international players we have to be patient
Posted on 4/27/26 at 12:32 pm to Tigerbait357
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I mentioned a few times they were adding multiple international bigs and likely a backup guard to assist with Jada Williams at point. With international players we have to be patient
You think we still get Anna ?
Posted on 4/27/26 at 12:47 pm to Tigerbait357
i noticed the indirect connection to Lauren Cox in the announcement.
Posted on 4/27/26 at 1:12 pm to Septiger
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You think we still get Anna ?
Yup
Posted on 4/27/26 at 1:30 pm to Tigerbait357
Awesome news! When will Morro become eligible for the WNBA draft?
Posted on 4/27/26 at 2:23 pm to goldenmoment
According to Tigerag.com, she has 1-year eligibility left. Will be 22 yo this December.
Posted on 4/27/26 at 2:28 pm to LSUVT
1 year left is what a lot of players have nowadays
Posted on 4/27/26 at 7:21 pm to LSUVT
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According to Tigerag.com, she has 1-year eligibility left. Will be 22 yo this December.
There is possibility she could still get a second year but Caroline is signing this fall for the following year and we have likely that 6’5 Russian big on the way (who should have 4 years)
The following year we “should” have Caroline, Knox, Koval and that Russian and another big or so (they’ll sign two bigs in 2027)
Posted on 4/27/26 at 8:44 pm to Tigerbait357
Just curious--Do international players who come to US speak fluent English? Are there any language barriers? You have to admire them for coming to the US at young age, many of them without their families.
This post was edited on 4/27/26 at 9:53 pm
Posted on 4/27/26 at 10:50 pm to LSUVT
Tigerbait357, do you have any intel on which backup point guard Kim might be targeting- whether still in the portal or international?
Posted on 4/27/26 at 11:43 pm to Septiger
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We may be getting the girl from Russia . 6’5
looks like the 6'5" pitt girl (fatima diakhate) ended up at rutgers with redus. interesting...
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:05 am to gphilli
Found an article online but it’s a Russian article. Hope it’s true I’ll post the translation.
LINK
“As Sport-Express has learned, Russian center Anna Minaeva will become a player for Louisiana State University (LSU).
The 17-year-old Minaeva (196 cm) is considered one of the most talented basketball players in the country. A product of Moscow basketball, she played within the MBA club system (MBA-MGUSiT, MBA-MGUSiT-2). In the 2025/26 season, Anna was named to the Superleague’s All-Star Five, recording 17 double-doubles.”
LINK
“As Sport-Express has learned, Russian center Anna Minaeva will become a player for Louisiana State University (LSU).
The 17-year-old Minaeva (196 cm) is considered one of the most talented basketball players in the country. A product of Moscow basketball, she played within the MBA club system (MBA-MGUSiT, MBA-MGUSiT-2). In the 2025/26 season, Anna was named to the Superleague’s All-Star Five, recording 17 double-doubles.”
This post was edited on 4/28/26 at 10:06 am
Posted on 4/28/26 at 9:48 am to Brunedog
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Found an article on line but it’s a Russian article. Hope it’s true I’ll post the translation
Seems like it’s a done deal , just a matter of LSU announcing it.
I like what little I’ve seen from her highlights
Posted on 4/28/26 at 10:00 am to Septiger
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I like what little I’ve seen from her highlights
Absolutely, her hands, rebounding, defensive awareness is very high.
What I love most in those highlights is her court vision. She’s not a black hole when she has the ball can lead the offense with outlet passes and kick to the open play in the post, very promising
Posted on 4/28/26 at 1:14 pm to Sammobile
Just thought I'd take us a little off topic here.....................
Has anyone realized that, although we lost Jada Richard, it might actually end up being a good thing? Jada would've been our starting pg for three straight seasons, through 2028. Now that she's gone, and our starting pg is going to be a senior this upcoming season, it means now we can put on a full onslaught to get Kaleena Smith. She's the type of pg who can come here and start on day one, and I'd imagine that will be a selling point to her from this staff, this coming Summer and Fall. It's gonna be tough to get her out of California, but a promise of starting on day one, along with NIL, might be enough!
Has anyone realized that, although we lost Jada Richard, it might actually end up being a good thing? Jada would've been our starting pg for three straight seasons, through 2028. Now that she's gone, and our starting pg is going to be a senior this upcoming season, it means now we can put on a full onslaught to get Kaleena Smith. She's the type of pg who can come here and start on day one, and I'd imagine that will be a selling point to her from this staff, this coming Summer and Fall. It's gonna be tough to get her out of California, but a promise of starting on day one, along with NIL, might be enough!
Posted on 4/28/26 at 1:27 pm to lsualum96
Has Smith visited LSU yet?
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