Several LSU Athletes Announce Transfer Destinations

The college sports transfer portal continues to reshape rosters across the nation. Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Chris Peal is transferring to Syracuse, joining former position coach Fran Brown and becoming part of a growing pipeline of Georgia players at Syracuse (Source 1). In women's basketball, Cal Berkeley adds LSU transfer guard Mjracle Sheppard and former South Carolina center Sakima Walker to offset the departure of key forward Marta Suarez, as the Bears aim to build on their recent NCAA Tournament appearance (Source 2). Meanwhile, LSU women's basketball is experiencing notable turnover, with backup forward Amani Bartlett now headed to Houston and redshirt sophomore Sa'Myah Smith transferring to Virginia, reflecting significant roster changes under coach Kim Mulkey (Source 4). On the men's side, Arizona State guard Adam Miller, who previously played at Illinois and LSU, has committed to Gonzaga for his senior season (Source 5). In gymnastics, LSU is actively recruiting top talent, hosting All-American Madison Ulrich from Denver, whose decision could impact the 2026 season's competitive landscape (Source 3).