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LSU women's basketball makes major transfer portal splash from Big 12
TL;DR
LSU women's basketball has secured a commitment from former Iowa State point guard Jada Williams, addressing their need for a floor general. Williams averaged 15.3 points and 7.7 assists per game last season and will join LSU for her final year of eligibility.
LSU women's basketball picked up a major commitment from former Iowa State point guard Jada Williams, according to a report from On3's Talia Goodman on Sunday. She fills an immediate need for the Tigers at point guard.
Williams visited LSU this weekend and was seen with head coach Kim Mulkey at the Baton Rouge airport. Last year, she averaged 15.3 points, 7.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game with the Cyclones.
Mulkey depends on a floor general at the helm of her offense. Jada Richard held the role last season but the sophomore unexpectedly entered the portal. Now, the Tigers will have one of the most experienced players in the country leading the charge.
Williams spent her first two seasons at Arizona, where she made 58 starts and averaged 11 points per game. She transferred to Iowa State ahead of her junior year and will join LSU for her final season of college basketball.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU women's basketball makes major transfer portal splash from Big 12
Q&A
What were Jada Williams' statistics at Iowa State before transferring to LSU?
Jada Williams averaged 15.3 points, 7.7 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game during her last season at Iowa State.
Why did LSU women's basketball need to recruit Jada Williams?
LSU needed to recruit Jada Williams after their starting point guard, Jada Richard, unexpectedly entered the transfer portal.
