Just now :Kim Mulkey, LSU Women’s Basketball Lose Key Rotational Piece to Transfer Portal Mulkey and Co. continue a roster overhaul in Baton Rouge, key rotational piece departing the Tigers.

iturn0image0LSU women’s basketball is undergoing a significant roster transformation as head coach Kim Mulkey navigates a pivotal offseason. The latest development involves the departure of a key rotational player, adding to a series of changes that have reshaped the team’s lineup.

 

### Key Rotational Player Departs

 

Jersey Wolfenbarger, a 6-foot-5 guard-forward, has entered the transfer portal, becoming the fourth player from LSU’s 2024-25 roster to do so. In her lone season with the Tigers, Wolfenbarger averaged 4.6 points and 3.4 rebounds over 37 games, starting nine, and posted a 63% shooting rate from the field. Her departure adds to the growing list of key frontcourt players leaving LSU, including center Aalyah Del Rosario and forward Sa’Myah Smith. Additionally, guard Last-Tear Poa has also entered the portal citeturn0news12.

 

### Other Notable Departures

 

Earlier in the offseason, LSU lost several prominent players:

 

– **Angel Reese** declared for the WNBA Draft, marking the end of her impactful tenure with the Tigers.

 

– **Hailey Van Lith** entered the transfer portal after one season at LSU, where she averaged 11.6 points and 3.6 assists per game citeturn0search14.

 

– **Janae Kent** and **Angelica Velez**, both from LSU’s top-ranked 2023 recruiting class, also entered the transfer portal citeturn0search0.

 

### Strategic Additions

 

In response to these departures, Coach Mulkey has been proactive in rebuilding the roster:

 

– **Kate Koval**, a 6-foot-5 forward from Notre Dame, has committed to LSU, bringing skill and physicality to the team’s frontcourt.

 

– The Tigers have secured commitments from guards **Kailyn Gilbert**, **Shayeann Day-Wilson**, and **Mjracle Sheppard**, aiming to bolster the backcourt and maintain competitive depth citeturn0search3.

 

### Looking Ahead

 

As LSU navigates these roster changes, the focus remains on maintaining competitiveness in the SEC and nationally. With the nation’s top recruiting class incoming and the return of star player **Flau’jae Johnson**, the Tigers aim to reload and contend for another NCAA title in the 2025-26 season.

 

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