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LSU women's basketball makes major transfer portal splash from Big 12

•Yahoo Sports

LSU women's basketball made a major transfer portal splash on Sunday, signing one of the best available guards in the country.

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. NEWS: Iowa State transfer Jada Williams has committed to LSU. The 5-8 junior averaged 15.