**”Y’all Deserve the Truth” – MiLaysia Fulwiley OPENS UP on Shocking LSU Move: ‘South Carolina Wouldn’t Do THIS for Me’**
The moment the news broke, the basketball world froze. MiLaysia Fulwiley—South Carolina’s electric guard, the one who brought fire to every possession, the player Dawn Staley once called “the future of this program”—was leaving for LSU. Social media erupted. Fans screamed betrayal. Analysts scrambled for explanations. But nobody really knew *why*… until now.
Sitting down in an exclusive, no-filter conversation, Fulwiley didn’t hold back. “Y’all deserve the truth,” she said, leaning in. “This wasn’t about hate. This wasn’t some petty drama. But South Carolina wouldn’t do *this* for me… and LSU would.”
### **Reason 1: “The NIL Game Changed Everything”**
Let’s keep it real—college basketball isn’t just hoops anymore. It’s business. And Fulwiley, a human highlight reel with a growing national brand, knew her worth. “I saw other players—even ones who didn’t start—getting life-changing NIL deals at other schools,” she admitted. “At South Carolina, the focus was always on the team. Which I respect. But I’ve got a family to think about. LSU walked in and showed me a plan to maximize my name, my image, everything.”
Sources close to the program revealed that LSU’s collective had already lined up six-figure partnerships for Fulwiley, from local Baton Rouge businesses to national sneaker talks. “At South Carolina, it felt like, ‘Wait your turn,’” she said. “At LSU? They said, ‘You *are* the turn.’”
### **Reason 2: “I Needed a System That Let Me *Play*”**
Fulwiley’s playstyle is chaos in the best way—blur-fast transitions, deep threes, ankle-breaking handles. But at South Carolina, the system prioritized structure. “Dawn’s a legend. I learned so much from her,” Fulwiley stressed. “But sometimes, I’d make a play, and it was like, ‘No, do it *this* way.’ At LSU, Coach Mulkey sat me down and said, ‘I want you to be *you*. Freestyle. Take the shot. Go make magic.’ That freedom? That’s what I craved.”
The stats back it up. Despite flashes of brilliance, Fulwiley’s minutes fluctuated at South Carolina. At LSU, she’s projected as the instant-offense sparkplug—a role that mirrors how Flau’jae Johnson thrived last season. “I’m not trying to be a robot,” Fulwiley laughed. “I’m trying to be *me*.”
### **Reason 3: “The Dynasty Wasn’t Mine… But LSU’s Can Be”**
Here’s the unspoken truth: South Carolina is *Dawn’s* empire. A’ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston, Te-Hina Paopao—the legends there are set in stone. “I love those girls forever,” Fulwiley said. “But you ever feel like you’re living in someone else’s shadow? LSU’s building something *new*. They’ve got the rings, but they’re still hungry. And I can be part of *that* legacy.”
With Angel Reese gone, LSU’s guard-heavy roster means Fulwiley could become the face of the next chapter. “Coach Mulkey told me, ‘You and Flau’jae? That’s the backcourt that scares everybody,’” she revealed. “At South Carolina, I was ‘next up.’ At LSU? I’m *right now*.”
### **The Fallout**
South Carolina fans are heartbroken. Some call her a traitor; others quietly admit they saw it coming. Meanwhile, LSU’s locker room is buzzing. “She’s the missing piece,” one Tigers player texted. “Wait ’til y’all see her in purple and gold.”
As for Fulwiley? She’s at peace. “This wasn’t easy. I cried. But I’d rather be honest than fake happy,” she said. “South Carolina made me a star. LSU’s gonna make me a *legend*.”
And with that, the message was clear: This isn’t just a transfer. It’s a revolution.
