LSU Secures Transfer Forward Amiya Joyner, Boosting Team Depth

LSU women's basketball, led by coach Kim Mulkey, is undergoing a major roster overhaul after losing all five frontcourt players, including WNBA draftee Aneesah Morrow and key transfers like Sa’Myah Smith. To address these departures, Mulkey has secured significant additions from the transfer portal, most notably Amiya Joyner from East Carolina, who averaged 15.0 points and 9.6 rebounds last season, and Kate Koval, a 6-5 sophomore from Notre Dame. The Tigers are also welcoming Grace Knox, a highly ranked forward recruit, and are reportedly targeting additional talent such as Wisconsin's Serah Williams. These moves, combined with the retention of stars like Flau'jae Johnson, are expected to bolster LSU's competitiveness and keep them in national title contention. Mulkey's tough coaching style, sometimes criticized for its WNBA preparation, has been defended by former players who credit her for instilling the mental toughness needed for professional success. As the roster reshapes, LSU is expected to remain aggressive in the portal, particularly in pursuit of an elite point guard to round out the team.