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LSU women's basketball hosting three elite recruits this weekend
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Week One of the college football season produces an unrivaled experience for recruits coming to campus. LSU women's basketball is taking advantage of the atmosphere in Baton Rouge ahead of football's game against Clemson. Head coach Kim Mulkey will host three top-10 2027 recruits this weekend.
GG Banks and Ivana Wilson-Manyack will visit campus to take in Mulkey's program and the campus scene. They will be joined by Caroline Bradley. She hails from Louisiana and already committed to the Tigers in April.
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Wilson-Manyacka hails from Potomac, MD, and plays at the Bullis School. The six-foot-two forward averaged 20.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.2 steals, 1.9 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game as a junior. She earned the Gatorade Player of the Year award in each of the last two seasons. Rivals' Industry Rankings list her as the top small forward and No. 2 overall player in the 2027 class.
Rivals' Industry Rankings list Banks as the cycle's top combo guard and No. 4 overall player. The Wilmington, DE native represented the United States in the FIBA U18 Women's AmeriCup, averaging 13.8 points, 6.2 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game.
Bradley became a fixture inside the PMAC throughout the 2025-26 season. The Oak Grove native saw the Tigers play South Carolina during the regular season and Texas Tech in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Per Rivals' Industry Rankings, she is the top center and No. 7 overall player in the 2027 class.
Sep 20, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Boise State Broncos defensive back Ty Benefield (0) runs the ball back on an interception as Air Force Falcons fullback Terrence Gist (12) and wide receiver Cade Harris (21) defend in the fourth quarter at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Ohio State Buckeyes safety Faheem Delane (10) defends Grambling State Tigers tight end Covadis Knighten (9) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025. Ohio State won 70-0.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Oct 18, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Hunter Simmons (15) hands the football off to running back Dilin Jones (7) during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Aug 30, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Princewill Umanmielen (1) waits for the snap during the third quarter against the Georgia State Panthers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Ole Miss Rebels linebacker Princewill Umanmielen (1) sacks Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) during their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup at State Farm Stadium on Jan. 8, 2026.
(Joe Rondone/The Republic, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Princewill Umanmielen (1) against the Miami Hurricanes during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Mississippi Rebels linebacker TJ Dottery (6) is hugged by Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal after defeating Ole Miss 31-27 in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and CFP semifinal game at State Farm Stadium on Jan. 8, 2026, in Glendale.
(Rob Schumacher/The Republic, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Ole Miss linebacker TJ Dottery (6) tries to stop Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) during the CFP Fiesta Bowl at the State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Ariz., on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.
(Lauren Witte/Clarion Ledger, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Clemson defensive end Stephiylan Green (90) during Clemson football 2025 practice at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex in Clemson, S.C. Friday, August 1, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network , USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Oct 4, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Stephiylan Green (90) is called for roughing the passer on North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Max Johnson (14) in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Malik Blocton (47) celebrates a stop as Auburn Tigers take on South Alabama Jaguars at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Auburn Tigers defeated South Alabama Jaguars 31-15.
(Jake Crandall/ Advertiser, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Nov 1, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) runs with the ball in the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) grabs a pass with pressure from Georgia Bulldogs safety Zion Branch (2) during the second half of an NCAA football game at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Georgia won 24-20. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) grabs a pass with pressure from Georgia Bulldogs safety Zion Branch (2) during the second half of an NCAA football game at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Georgia won 24-20. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
(Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Oct 25, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Jayce Brown (1) catches a pass as Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Caleb Redd (25) makes the tackle during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Nov 15, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Jayce Brown (1) is tackled by Oklahoma State Cowboys safety David Kabongo (18) during the first half at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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Nov 15, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Jayce Brown (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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ASU Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) scrambles away from Houston Cougars defensive lineman Eddie Walls III (90) at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Oct. 25, 2025.
(Joe Rondone/The Republic, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
ASU Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) warms up before the game against the Houston Cougars at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Oct. 25, 2025.
(Joe Rondone/The Republic, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) celebrates his touchdown run with teammate Jordyn Tyson (0) against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Sept. 7, 2024.
(Joe Rondone/The Republic, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Sep 20, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Boise State Broncos defensive back Ty Benefield (0) is tackled by Air Force Falcons quarterback Liam Szarka (9) as he runs back and interception as fullback Terrence Gist (12) and tight end Luke Voorhees (96) defend in the fourth quarter at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Air Force Falcons wide receiver Cade Harris (21) is tackled by Boise State Broncos defensive back Ty Benefield (0) in the fourth quarter at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Sep 20, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Boise State Broncos defensive back Ty Benefield (0) runs the ball back on an interception as Air Force Falcons fullback Terrence Gist (12) and wide receiver Cade Harris (21) defend in the fourth quarter at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
(Isaiah J. Downing, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Get to know LSU football transfers: Photos from previous schools
Sep 20, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Boise State Broncos defensive back Ty Benefield (0) runs the ball back on an interception as Air Force Falcons fullback Terrence Gist (12) and wide receiver Cade Harris (21) defend in the fourth quarter at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
(Isaiah J. Downing, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Get to know LSU football transfers: Photos from previous schools
Ohio State Buckeyes safety Faheem Delane (10) defends Grambling State Tigers tight end Covadis Knighten (9) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025. Ohio State won 70-0.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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Get to know LSU football transfers: Photos from previous schools
Oct 18, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Hunter Simmons (15) hands the football off to running back Dilin Jones (7) during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
(Jeff Hanisch, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Get to know LSU football transfers: Photos from previous schools
Aug 30, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Princewill Umanmielen (1) waits for the snap during the third quarter against the Georgia State Panthers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
(Petre Thomas, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Get to know LSU football transfers: Photos from previous schools
Ole Miss Rebels linebacker Princewill Umanmielen (1) sacks Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) during their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup at State Farm Stadium on Jan. 8, 2026.
(Joe Rondone/The Republic, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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Get to know LSU football transfers: Photos from previous schools
Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Princewill Umanmielen (1) against the Miami Hurricanes during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
(Mark J. Rebilas, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Get to know LSU football transfers: Photos from previous schools
Mississippi Rebels linebacker TJ Dottery (6) is hugged by Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal after defeating Ole Miss 31-27 in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and CFP semifinal game at State Farm Stadium on Jan. 8, 2026, in Glendale.
(Rob Schumacher/The Republic, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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Ole Miss linebacker TJ Dottery (6) tries to stop Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) during the CFP Fiesta Bowl at the State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Ariz., on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.
(Lauren Witte/Clarion Ledger, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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Clemson defensive end Stephiylan Green (90) during Clemson football 2025 practice at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex in Clemson, S.C. Friday, August 1, 2025.
(Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network , USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 4, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Stephiylan Green (90) is called for roughing the passer on North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Max Johnson (14) in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Malik Blocton (47) celebrates a stop as Auburn Tigers take on South Alabama Jaguars at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Auburn Tigers defeated South Alabama Jaguars 31-15.
(Jake Crandall/ Advertiser, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 1, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) runs with the ball in the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) grabs a pass with pressure from Georgia Bulldogs safety Zion Branch (2) during the second half of an NCAA football game at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Georgia won 24-20. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
(Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) grabs a pass with pressure from Georgia Bulldogs safety Zion Branch (2) during the second half of an NCAA football game at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Georgia won 24-20. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
(Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 25, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Jayce Brown (1) catches a pass as Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Caleb Redd (25) makes the tackle during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
(Denny Medley, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 15, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Jayce Brown (1) is tackled by Oklahoma State Cowboys safety David Kabongo (18) during the first half at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Nov 15, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Jayce Brown (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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ASU Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) scrambles away from Houston Cougars defensive lineman Eddie Walls III (90) at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Oct. 25, 2025.
(Joe Rondone/The Republic, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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ASU Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) warms up before the game against the Houston Cougars at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Oct. 25, 2025.
(Joe Rondone/The Republic, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) celebrates his touchdown run with teammate Jordyn Tyson (0) against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Sept. 7, 2024.
(Joe Rondone/The Republic, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 20, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Boise State Broncos defensive back Ty Benefield (0) is tackled by Air Force Falcons quarterback Liam Szarka (9) as he runs back and interception as fullback Terrence Gist (12) and tight end Luke Voorhees (96) defend in the fourth quarter at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
(Isaiah J. Downing, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 20, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Air Force Falcons wide receiver Cade Harris (21) is tackled by Boise State Broncos defensive back Ty Benefield (0) in the fourth quarter at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
(Isaiah J. Downing, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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