LSU women's basketball lands Jada Richard, a 2024 LCA star and state's top recruit

Cory Diaz, Lafayette Daily Advertiser
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One day, you're celebrating a national championship with a parade.

The next day, you're keeping the celebratory vibes going by landing one of the state's top prospect in her class.

Lafayette Christian star point guard Jada Richard announced her commitment to Kim Mulkey and LSU women's basketball, the reigning national champions, Thursday.

Jada Richard takes a shot as LCA takes on St Charles in the Semi Finals of the LHSAA Girls State Championship Tournament. Wednesday, March 3, 2021.
Jada Richard takes a shot as LCA takes on St Charles in the Semi Finals of the LHSAA Girls State Championship Tournament. Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

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In a statement via her Twitter page, Richard said it wasn't a hard decision for her.

"The coaching staff, fans and players all made me feel at home," the LCA star said. "The confidence and perseverance which is instilled into this program is unbelievable and I want to be (a part) of it. Although it might've not happened when I wanted it to, it's all God's timing.

"Thanks to everybody but with that said ... I will be furthering my academic and athletic career at Louisiana State University."

Richard chose her homestate schools over other high Power Five offers including Arizona State and Ole Miss as well as the hometown school Louisiana, Tulane, Louisiana Tech and Houston.

LSU is just four days removed from winning its first national championship with an historic, 102-85 victory over Iowa at American Airlines Center in Dallas Sunday.

Richard, a 2,000-career point performer so far in high school, helped guide the Knights to a Select Division II championship this season, putting up a whooping 28.2 points per game. She was a First-Team All-Acadiana Team selection for her efforts.

For the second straight year, Mulkey has landed the No. 1 recruit in Louisiana with Richard following up guard and top 2023 prospect in the country in Mikaylah Williams.

Cory Diaz covers the LSU Tigers and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns for The Daily Advertiser as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his Tigers and Cajuns coverage on Twitter: @ByCoryDiaz. Got questions regarding LSU/UL athletics? Send them to Cory Diaz at bdiaz@gannett.com.

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