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LSU Lands Iowa State Point Guard Jada Williams From Transfer Portal

The former Iowa State playmaker gives Kim Mulkey the veteran floor leader her offense depends on.

Overview

  • LSU secured a commitment from transfer point guard Jada Williams after her season at Iowa State.
  • The addition fills an urgent need at point guard for the Tigers following several guard departures, including starter Jada Richard entering the portal.
  • Williams averaged 15.3 points, a Big 12–best 7.7 assists, and 3.5 rebounds last season with the Cyclones.
  • She will use her final year of eligibility at LSU after two seasons at Arizona and one at Iowa State, and she was a McDonald’s All-American in high school.
  • Her shooting splits last season were 41.7% from the field, 30.3% from three, and 80.5% at the line, with the three-point mark a career high on 4.8 attempts.