The 3v3 women's basketball league has announced its 2026 'Future is Unrivaled' class, a nine‑player cohort that blends rising collegiate stars with proven veterans. Among the selections are LSU standouts Jada and Mikaylah Williams, who join a distinguished group that also features SEC and UConn talent.
Jada Williams Steps Into the Starting Role
Jada Williams is slated to assume the starting point‑guard role for the LSU Tigers in the 2026‑27 season, stepping into the lineup after Jada Richard’s transfer to Ole Miss. At Iowa State last year she posted 15.3 points, 7.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game, a performance that has generated high expectations for her freshman impact in Baton Rouge.
Mikaylah Williams’ Versatile Skill Set
Mikaylah Williams, a rising senior at LSU, brings a versatile skill set that includes averaging 15.4 points and 4.9 rebounds over three seasons while contributing on both ends of the floor. She will continue to develop under head coach Kim Mulkey, who is in her second year guiding the program.
A Deepening Talent Pool
The class also includes other notable prospects such as Madison Booker and Joyce Edwards from the SEC, UConn’s Sarah Strong, KK Arnold, Michigan’s Olivia Olson, Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo and Ohio State’s Jaloni Cambridge. Their inclusion underscores the league’s expanding talent pool and the growing influence of 3v3 basketball on the broader women's game.
Legacy and Future Prospects
The league’s inaugural class in 2025 featured 14 players, and the 2026 cohort builds on that momentum, highlighting the pathway that alumni like Flau’Jae Johnson have taken to the WNBA. Johnson, now with the Seattle Storm, and MiLaysia Fulwiley, who returns for her second season at LSU, illustrate the tangible opportunities emerging for top collegiate talent.
Together, the Williams sisters and their peers signal a promising future for LSU basketball and for the 3v3 format, as the league continues to attract elite prospects and cement its role in shaping the next generation of women's professional players.