A Recruiting Coup for LSU
LSU’s women’s basketball program is set to welcome five‑star forward Jezelle "GG" Banks on an official visit, a move that underscores the Tigers’ continued dominance in the 2027 recruiting cycle.
Ranked fourth overall in the class and the top prospect at her position, Banks brings a blend of size, skill and poise that has drawn attention from coast to coast. She hails from Springfield, Virginia, where she stars at The St. James high school, a program known for producing elite talent.
Head coach Kim Mulkey, now in her second decade at the helm, has built a reputation for attracting the nation’s most coveted players. Her recent success is evident in the 2026 signing class, which was heralded as the strongest in the cycle, and the commitment of five‑star center Caroline Bradley only adds to that momentum.
The New Faces of the Tigers
Bradley, the seventh‑overall prospect nationally and a six‑foot‑five native of Oak Grove, Louisiana, announced her decision to join the Tigers in April, opting for LSU over a suite of SEC offers. Her presence in the paint is expected to reshape the team’s interior dynamics.
Analysts predict that the addition of both Banks and Bradley will elevate LSU’s recruiting class to the upper echelon of the SEC, providing depth and versatility that could translate into immediate on‑court impact. The excitement among fans and alumni is palpable, with ticket sales and donor engagement already seeing a surge.