MiLaysia Fulwiley, a former South Carolina women’s basketball player, recently transferred to LSU. The move was expected to earn her more playing time in a fresh new role. But as we inch towards the beginning of a new season, it seems she may not get what she was looking for in Baton Rouge. A recent post from @94FeetWBB suggested that Fulwiley might be coming off the bench for another season.
LSU Outlook🐯🔍
Projected Lineup:
PG: Kailyn Gilbert
SG: Mikayla Williams
SF: Flau’jae Johnson
PF: Amiya Joyner
C: Kate KovalKey Bench Players:
Milaysia Fulwiley
Grace Knox
ZaKiyah Johnson
Jada Richard
Divine BourrageCeiling: Final Four
Floor: Sweet 16 pic.twitter.com/04xYhrsXeP— 94 Feet WBB (@94FeetWBB) July 30, 2025
The post projected the LSU starting five to consist of Kailyn Gilbert, Mikaylah Williams, Flau’jae Johnson, Amaia Joyner, and Kate Koval. This set X off as fans reacted quickly to Fulwiley potentially not getting her moment. Many were quick to point out her time at South Carolina, as she couldn’t crack the starting five for Dawn Staley either.
“Fulwiley from one bench to the other. Least she got paid.” one said.
“This has to be rage bait. There’s no way you think Lay is coming off the bench.” another joked.
“Milaysia not being the starting point guard is a stupid statement 💀. And putting KG over Jada at that spot is also crazy,” one commented.
“She is not a point guard do u want her to be like HVL,” replied another.
“You really think fulwiley left the sc bench to join the lsu bench?” another said.
“Highly doubt Milaysia Fulwiley will be a bench player,” another claimed.
Fan reactions suggest that fans would be surprised if Fulwiley didn’t get into the starting lineup by the time the season started. Last season for the Gamecocks, she was able to create space and be a unique weapon off the bench. She averaged 11.7 points and 2.8 rebounds for South Carolina. Could we see even better numbers in a starting role?
What are the Next Steps for LSU’s Title Aspirations?
LSU has one of the most diverse and deepest starting lineups in the nation, if the lineup in the tweet holds true. Gilbert Williams, Flaujae Johnson, Amaia Joyner, and Kate Koval are all an elite starting 5. The Tigers could be even more dangerous than they were the previous season if they add bench firepower from Fulwiley, Grace Knox and ZaKiyah Johnson.
According to the post, Kim Mulkey’s team has a Sweet 16 floor and Final Four upside, which is reasonable considering the star power and depth that have been demonstrated. LSU is changing; they are not merely reloading. Fulwiley contributes to a team that appears to be built to last through March, regardless of whether she ends up starting five or as a sixth woman.
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