Kim Mulkey, LSU Women’s Basketball Lose Key Starter to the Transfer Portal
Mulkey and Co. lose a key contributor to the portal, departs after three seasons in Baton Rouge.
LSU forward Sa’Myah Smith has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after three seasons in Baton Rouge, sources tell LSU Tigers On SI. Talia Goodman of On3 Sports first reported the news.
Smith, who wrapped up her redshirt-sophomore campaign with the Tigers on Sunday in the Elite Eight, became a key contributor during the NCAA Tournament.
After suffering a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus in her knee early in the 2023-24 season, Smith bounced back for the Kim Mulkey’s program late in the Tigers’ recent season.
She posted averages of 6.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game this year, but her production skyrocketed in the tournament after posting double-doubles in both the Round of 32 and Sweet 16.
Smith joined the LSU Tigers during Mulkey’s second season at the helm of the program where she earned limited minutes during LSU’s 2023 National Championship run.
