Liz transformed into the Big 12 Player of the Year and an All-American and doing as well as she did in the tournament was very inspiring. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Daughter of Sheridane Gusters; has two brothers, Peyton Gusters (13) and Rylen Evans (4). This is a great opportunity to be part of Coach Mulkeys first team at LSU and to do whatever I can to help bring our program back to the national spotlight, Gusters said. She transferred to LSU to follow Hall of Fame Coach Kim Mulkey to Baton Rouge. With her 24 points against Auburn, Pointer moved past the 1,600 mark in career point sand into No. Especially since the high school season ends so much earlier that the college season. Five opponents shot worse than 30%. With the nation stymied by the coronavirus pandemic Gusters didnt get the benefit a normal ramp up to her freshman season. This site is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with Louisiana State University . She earned numerous high school All-America honors included being named to the prestigious McDonalds All-America Team, the Naismith All-America Team and the Jordan Brand Classic All-America. Gusters, a 6-foot-5 transfer from Baylor, returned from a four-game suspension four games ago and has shown improvement since, Mulkey said. LSU Athletics, Louisiana State University, 2022. Thats how you build.. Gusters, who transfers to LSU after spending one season at Baylor, will have four years of eligibility remaining and will be immediately eligible for the Tigers. In eight of those games, Gusters didnt play more than eight minutes and twice didnt play in games with Texas in the Big 12 Conference tournament and UConn in the NCAAs Elite 8. Earlier this year, Pointer passed Cornelia Gayden for No. 6-foot-5 Gusters was part of a rotation at the post position that included two other All-Americans. Too little, too late as LSUs women lose Sunday at No. Most talented in the game today and we are very excited to watch them take the court this season. Thats all part of growing up. LSU had an overall cold spell, missing nine consecutive shots in the second quarter after shooting a blistering 63.2% (12 for 19) in the first. Gusters said her transition to LSU has been seamless and in some regards, she feels even more comfortable. She had a career-best 10 rebounds in a win over Kansas. It has been awarded annually the past five years and recognizes the top center in womens NCAA Division I college basketball. Im a big fan of field goal percentage defense, Mulkey said. Today she was very good. At the same time, I fell in love with Queen and Liz (Smith) becoming their best selves, Gusters said. Born in Dallas, Texas, and currently resides in DeSoto, Texas. LSU held Auburn to 8.3% shooting in the final quarter. LSU senior All-Southeastern Conference point guard Khayla Pointer continues to drive the programs resurgence. 2. We didnt have the summer to prepare. LSU has held 12 of 17 opponents less than 39.9%, including two in SEC foes. / Terms of Service I also had to understand the people that were above me (upper classmen) werent at their best at that time.. 3 Louisville (13-1) got the other four votes while Stanford (11-3) was ranked No. Purchases made via links on our site may earn us an affiliate commission, Other questions:[email protected]. Mulkey won a key recruiting battle with UConn to keep Gusters in state where the nations second-ranked center had averaged a double-double (22/10.3) in her final season at MacArthur High. As a senior, Gusters averaged 22.1 points and 10.3 rebounds and was named Miss Basketball for the state of Texas. I trust Coach Mulkey and I know what she can do. Through her work in the summer and in preseason workouts, Gusters feels equipped to display more of an overall game in the mold of Egbo and Smith and show her ability to not only score with her back to the basket, but with a face-up game and soft touch as well. 2020 McDonald's and Jordan Brand Classic All-American. 1 South Carolina. No matter how frustrated she gets or I get at her, defend and rebound first and coach will put you in position to score points. Brand Guidelines, No. Tiger Rag is privately owned and operated by Kingfish Communications, LLC, with complete independence from the university and other entities. In her one season with the Lady Bears, Gusters had six double-figure scoring games with a career-high of 22 points coming in a win over Northwestern State. She also moved to No. Former Illinois guard Adam Miller announces transfer to LSU, Ragin' Cajuns sweep Coastal Carolina in twinbill, move closer to Sun Belt title, Louisiana High School Football Scoreboard, Listen Live: Ken Trahans Original Prep Football Report. I thought, Oh wow, thats going to be me next year. PERSONAL / USA Will Look to Take Home Fifth Gold Medal After Beating Canada. Saturday Round-up and Bracket Play at the 2022 U.S. Open Basketball Championships. It was getting in shape and trying to learn at the same time. Lisa Leslie is one of the most decorated basketball players of all time, men or women, at the collegiate, international and professional levels, said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. Shes physical and is definitely going to challenge you. The Gamecocks (15-1) stayed in the top spot with 26 of the 30 first-place votes. We missed too many easy shots.. Nobody knew what was going to happen, she said. Pointer also matched her career high with five steals, which she has accomplished four times. and 3.0 rpg. Gusters pointed to the programs almost assembly-line like production of some of college basketballs top post players which began with Sophia Young, continued with Brittney Griner, Kalani Brown and Lauren Cox all of whom earned All-America status and were firstround WNBA selections. 9 Fowles. I like to pick on her and tell her shes just a baby right now; shes going to develop, Mulkey said. 3 spot in all-time assists at LSU. 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 1 2022 recruiting class drafted, LSU catcher recruit Brady Neal drafted by Brewers, LSU pitcher Paul Gervase reverses course after he was drafted by Mets, will now go pro, Baylor transfer Jack Pineda drafted in the 12th round by Kansas City Royals, will sign, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Gusters was a consensus All-American, rated the nations No. Pointer moved into the No. No. The Largest in the Organizations History, the Gift will Help Provide Greater Youth Access to the Sport. Auburns overall 24.2% was a season best for LSU defensively. Theres definitely a time, especially as a freshmen, where you hit a wall, Gusters said. Behind a career-high 19 points from senior guard [], By the time LSU returned to practice four days after its 69-60 upset win over No. Gusters has been invited tryout of for the U.S. Basketballs 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup Team in two weeks. Fans wishing to put down a deposit for next years LSU womens basketball season can do so at www.LSUtix.net. Seeing what shes done with all of those post players was amazing. Im excited for people to see me, the team and us transforming this program., McDonald a ray of light on a gloomy day for LSUs cross country teams at SEC meet, LSU volleyball comes up aces in road sweep of Auburn, A furious fourth-quarter finish wasnt enough for the LSU womens basketball team to overcome earlier misdeeds in Sundays 66-59 SEC road setback at No. The upperclassmen dont hit the same wall. 
Transferred to LSU from Baylor, following Coach Mulkey to play for her Played a key role for the Tigers coming off the bench to play minutes in the post during her first season in Baton Rouge Earned three starts throughout the season Put up a career-high with 19 points and had 6 rebounds in LSUs season opener against Nicholls Also had double-figures at Auburn on Jan. 9 with 13 points Grabbed a career-high 7 rebounds on Dec. 27 against Samford. She passed Erica White (2004-08). The Dallas native met with her family and instead of waiting to see who Baylor would hire, Gusters followed Mulkey to Baton Rouge where in her second collegiate season, feels prepared to contribute to what she believes will be a transformative season. Gusters joins senior guard Khayla Pointer to earn any sort of preseason recognition as Pointer earned spots on both the media and coachs Preseason All-SEC teams. USA Capture Fifth Gold Medal at Women's U17 World Cup. in helping lead her team to a 38-2 record. Former McDonalds All-American center Hannah Gusters believes she gave head coach Kim Mulkey her best last season at Baylor University which won the Big 12 Conference tournament championship and reached the NCAAs Elite 8. LSU will host an exhibition game against Langston on Saturday at 2 p.m. and next Thursday against Loyola at 6 p.m. LSU women's basketball moves up in AP poll again; plus more on Khayla Pointer, Hannah Gusters, Turnaround for LSU's Faustine Aifuwa has more to do with style than production, Save 28% on this massaging footrest for the ultimate stress relief, Heres a top performing Apple computer for a price that will blow your mind, Get Cyber Monday savings on this 4-star-reviewed data back up system. Hannah made tremendous strides as a freshman and we look for her to continue that success in Baton Rouge!. LSU coach Kim Mulkey literally has gotten sixth-year post player Faustine Aifuwa turned around, although the truth is not in her numbers. LSUs Hannah Gusters was named to the Lisa Leslie Award watchlist by the Basketball Hall of Fame and WBCA as one of the nations Top-20 centers entering the womens basketball season. BATON ROUGE Hannah Gusters, a McDonalds All-America and the No. 5. Shes ready to add to her job description that focused mainly on rebounding, especially on the offensive end, at Baylor. A national committee of top college basketball personnel determined the watch list of 20 candidates. I wouldnt say that it was a hard decision. South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston (4) blocks the layup attempt of LSU guard Khayla Pointer (3) in the second half of South Carolina's 66-60 win over LSU, Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the PMAC on the campus of LSU in Baton Rouge, La. 10 Marie Ferdinand (1997-01), who has 1,648. It was hard not being able to find that next gear. It was the largest margin of victory in a conference road game since a 76-38 win at Ole Miss on Feb. 6, 2011. The Award is named after Lisa Leslie, a three-time All-American, the 1994 National Player of the Year and a Class of 2015 Hall of Famer. Auburn missed its first 11 3-point shots and finished 1 for 13. It was hard to have confidence at that time. An action-packed Saturday at the 2022 U.S. Open Basketball Championships produced semifinal bids across the competition as teams fought to keep championship hopes in sight. Im really excited to rise to the occasion, Gusters said. You have preseason, then conference, the conference tournament and then the NCAA tournament. With Baylors schedule turning toward Big 12 Conference play, a time of year where teams are more apt to lean more on their veteran players, Gusters went through a stretch in her final 18 games of the season where she averaged 2.0 points and 1.8 rebounds. She also earned a spot on the Naismith High All-America team. In her first two years, playing at Duncanville High School in Texas, amassed 903 points, 528 rebounds and 192 blocked shots. LSU graduate student Faustine Aifuwa, a 6-5 center, couldnt stop praising Gusters work ethic, as well as the energy level and intensity she brought to the team. North Carolina State (14-2) was No. Sign up today. She had also led Duncanville to its first state title as a freshman before transferring. 13 LSU Picks Up 76-48 Road Win At Auburn, Gusters Named to Lisa Leslie Award Watchlist, Mulkey Leads First LSU Womens Basketball Practice, Gusters to attend 2021 USA Basketball Women's U19 World Cup Team Trials. With veteran leaders Egbo and Smith already in place, Mulkey allowed Gusters to develop at her own pace and gain confidence throughout the early portion of Baylors schedule. If you're a Tiger fan you won't want to miss this newsletter. LSU hosts the first of its two exhibition games at 2 p.m. Saturday against Langston at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Gusters was named Friday to the Lisa Leslie watchlist as one of the nations top 20 centers. I knew whoever they brought, if its not Geno Auriemma, its not going to be the same at Baylor. With 521, she needs 49 to catch No. Gusters resolute belief in Mulkey is not only rooted in the coachs long standard of success, something she established in 21 seasons at Baylor, but the foundation in which she built such an identity. She earned numerous high school All-America honors which included being named to the prestigious McDonalds All-America Team, the Naismith All-America Team and the Jordan Brand Classic All-America. In her one season with the Lady Bears, Gusters had six double-figure scoring games with a career-high of 22 points coming in a win over Northwestern State Earned a career-best 10 rebounds in a win over Kansas Recorded 306 minutes played in 30 games with a total of 147 points, 10 blocks and 61 rebounds during her freshman year playing for Coach Kim Mulkey. But I felt once we started playing and once, I got into the flow of things, I was going to be OK. Pointer now has 1,613 and is 35 behind No. The Dallas, Texas native Gusters scored double-digits six times during her one season in Waco and scored a career-high 22 in a win against Northwestern State. I knew that she wanted me to come with her. I know shes challenged me every day.. The student-athletes that have been named to the watchlist for this award are unquestionably among the best our game has to offer, and were excited to watch them take the court and do what they do best this season. As a freshman in 2016-17, aided Duncanville to a 37-2 reocord and the Texas Class 6A state championship; started six of 39 games and averated 7.0 ppg. The Tigers (15-2) bounced back with a 28-point victory at Auburn to improve to 3-1 in Southeastern Conference play. Season ticketsare still available, and fans are encouraged to join theFast Break Club. 7 Gayden (894) by 40. Kim Mulkey's first LSU signee is one of the top post players in the nation! I knew Baylor wasnt Baylor without Kim, said Gusters, who averaged 5.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 30 games. Champions Crowned at the 2022 U.S. Open Basketball Championships. https://t.co/0p9cFf95a5 pic.twitter.com/vCYdGapS2Q, LSU Women's Basketball (@LSUwbkb) May 1, 2021. Freshman post Hannah Gusters had her best game since the season opener with 13 points, four rebounds and a blocked shot in 18:26 before fouling out. 2 center in the 2020 class by ESPNWs Hoopgurlz Named a McDonalds All-American Selected as a Jordan Brand Classic All-American Earned a spot on the Naismith High School All-America Team Picked for the 2020 WBCA High School All-America squad As a freshman helped Duncanville High School to a state championship Followed with a sophomore season that produced a Class 6A region finals appearance while averaging 14.5 points per game, and she helped the Pantherettes to a 39-2 record Finished at Irving MacArthur High School where she averaged 22.1 points and 10.3 rebounds per contest as a senior Named 2020 TABC Miss Basketball after earning first-team all-area honors from the Dallas Morning News. 
With the person singularly responsible for her being at Baylor long-time head coach Kim Mulkey having resigned to take a similar job April 25 closer to her Louisiana roots at LSU, Gusters world was turned upside down. Aifuwa had 10 points, five rebounds and a season-high six blocked shots. 2020 Naismith and WBCA High School All-American. Tryouts for the 12-player USA U19 team will be held May 14-16 in Denver with competition to take place in August. 4 and Tennessee (15-1) was No. The Tigers shot 26.7% (4 of 15) in the second quarter, but righted themselves by hitting 58.3 (7 of 12) in the third to finish at 46% for the game. As a McDonalds All-American, Hannah was one of the top post players coming out of high school a year ago, Mulkey said. I know that its in me, its not on me. and 3.0 bpg. 2 rated center in high school basketball in 2020, has signed with the LSU womens basketball program, head coach Kim Mulkey announced on Saturday. 2022 Crescent City Sports Enterprises LLC | All Rights Reserved | Advertise with CCSEThe material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Crescent City Sports Enterprises. As a senior, Gusters averaged 22.1 points and 10.3 rebounds and was named Miss Basketball for the state of Texas. She wants to do things in a hurry. HIGH SCHOOL Shes going to give you 110 percent, Aifuwa said. The 2022 USA Basketball Women's U17 National Team punched their ticket to the gold medal game at the 2022 FIBA Women's U17 World Cup after their semifinals victory over Canada Saturday at Fnix Hall in Debrecen, Hungary. The LSU women's basketball team moved up one spot to No. 
To understand the level of speed and intensity of college basketball. At one point, LSU was only 16 of 31 on layups. 11 Michigan, which had 455. Ranked No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. There was a problem saving your notification. 24 for the first time in [], Former LSU Womens Basketball star Elaine Powell continued a recent trend of former players moving into the college coaching ranks as assistant coach at Georgia Southern. Gusters improved play, as well as that of senior Faustine Aifuwa, holds promise that LSUs bigs can improve and come closer to matching the perimeter performance. 2 Pokey Chatman while No. We jumped into practices. By: Kyle Richardson, Several teams reportedly shied away from recruiting Pineda in the transfer portal out of concern that he intended to sign with a pro (). 16 overall and the No. As a senior in 2019-20, averaged 22.1 ppg. 14 Iowa State on Dec. 2, the Tigers found themselves ranked at No. She scored in double figures six times in her first 12 games, including a career-high 22 points on Dec. 18 against Northwestern State where she made 11 of 14 field goals and pulled down five rebounds in 19 minutes. All rights reserved. We ran some quick hitters for her and got the ball to her in a position to be successful. I knew she was theonly person who would be able to make me rise to my highest potential as a post player.. All rights reserved. I knew staying with Kim was the right thing for me, Gusters said. Aifuwa has moved up to No. Against Auburn, and for the second time in three games, she came close to her second triple-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. 1 South Carolina. Daughter of Sheridane Gusters Has two brothers, Peyton and Rylen Grandfather, Dewey Ray Turner, played football for the University of Texas for the 1979 and 1980 seasons. She wants to do so good, she gets off balance. Gusters is entering her first season at LSU after spending her freshman season at Baylor. In her one season at Baylor, the I knew she was the only one as a post coach who could take me to the highest potential I could possible go as a player.. LSU football WR Jack Bech speaks at SEC Media Days, LSU football DE BJ Ojulari at SEC Media Days 2022, What Brian Kelly said will be different about LSU's season opener this year, Paul Finebaum says Brian Kelly will have LSU playing for a championship, LSU baseball commit Brady Neal reportedly not signing with Brewers, heading to Baton Rouge, Vandy transfer Carter Young drafted by the Orioles in the 17th round, Eighth member of LSU's No. LSU, with 403 voting points, came in behind No. If you do that you can win a lot of games or be in a lot of games.. 1 Temeka Johnson is out of reach at 945. In March the five finalists will be presented to Ms. Leslie and the Hall of Fames selection committee where a winner will be selected. 2020 Dallas Morning News All-Area first team. Pointer might have had more but teammates failed to finish nice setup passes, bringing coach Kim Mulkey to tease her in front of teammates, saying they missed on purpose to prevent the triple-double. Youre playing harder for longer. She made some beautiful passes; she should have had a triple-double, Mulkey said. She was a McDonalds All-American in high school and because shes so unselfish, she chose and knew what Baylor had in front of her when she signed, Mulkey said. As a sopomore in 2017-18, started all 40 games and averaged 15.0 ppg., 8.0 rpg. I trust her with my career. Privacy Policy 10 on the career steals list and now has 214, four behind No. Welcome to LSU Wire's European Union Experience. In late January, the watch list of 20 players for the 2022 Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award will be narrowed to 10 and then in late February to just five. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. and 10.3 rpg. I knew coming here that Coach Mulkey was the only coach to bring me to my highest potential possible just seeing what shes done with Lauren Cox, Kalani Brown, NaLyssa Smith, Queen Egbo, Gusters said. I know I have that in me to do the same thing that I saw. 
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Eight teams eaned titles at the 2022 U.S. Open Basketball Championships. Your email address will not be published. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2021-22) You have permission to edit this article. Since Mulkeys hiring on Monday, LSU has received nearly 2,500 deposits for 2021-22 womens basketball season tickets. She trails No. Tiger fans will love the immediate impact her skillset brings to our front court. The Tigers are scheduled to begin their season on Tuesday, November 9 at 11 a.m. for their annual field trip game. 16 overall prospect by ESPNs Hoopgurlz.com, was selected a McDonald All-American and picked to play in the Jordan-Brand All-America Classic. 9 in career steals with five against Auburn for 219 overall. Im the type of person that goes with my heart and does what feels right to me.. 12 in The Associated Press rankings, despite having its 13-game win streak snapped by No.
Transferred to LSU from Baylor, following Coach Mulkey to play for her Played a key role for the Tigers coming off the bench to play minutes in the post during her first season in Baton Rouge Earned three starts throughout the season Put up a career-high with 19 points and had 6 rebounds in LSUs season opener against Nicholls Also had double-figures at Auburn on Jan. 9 with 13 points Grabbed a career-high 7 rebounds on Dec. 27 against Samford. She passed Erica White (2004-08). The Dallas native met with her family and instead of waiting to see who Baylor would hire, Gusters followed Mulkey to Baton Rouge where in her second collegiate season, feels prepared to contribute to what she believes will be a transformative season. Gusters joins senior guard Khayla Pointer to earn any sort of preseason recognition as Pointer earned spots on both the media and coachs Preseason All-SEC teams. USA Capture Fifth Gold Medal at Women's U17 World Cup. in helping lead her team to a 38-2 record. Former McDonalds All-American center Hannah Gusters believes she gave head coach Kim Mulkey her best last season at Baylor University which won the Big 12 Conference tournament championship and reached the NCAAs Elite 8. LSU will host an exhibition game against Langston on Saturday at 2 p.m. and next Thursday against Loyola at 6 p.m. LSU women's basketball moves up in AP poll again; plus more on Khayla Pointer, Hannah Gusters, Turnaround for LSU's Faustine Aifuwa has more to do with style than production, Save 28% on this massaging footrest for the ultimate stress relief, Heres a top performing Apple computer for a price that will blow your mind, Get Cyber Monday savings on this 4-star-reviewed data back up system. Hannah made tremendous strides as a freshman and we look for her to continue that success in Baton Rouge!. LSU coach Kim Mulkey literally has gotten sixth-year post player Faustine Aifuwa turned around, although the truth is not in her numbers. LSUs Hannah Gusters was named to the Lisa Leslie Award watchlist by the Basketball Hall of Fame and WBCA as one of the nations Top-20 centers entering the womens basketball season. BATON ROUGE Hannah Gusters, a McDonalds All-America and the No. 5. Shes ready to add to her job description that focused mainly on rebounding, especially on the offensive end, at Baylor. A national committee of top college basketball personnel determined the watch list of 20 candidates. I wouldnt say that it was a hard decision. South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston (4) blocks the layup attempt of LSU guard Khayla Pointer (3) in the second half of South Carolina's 66-60 win over LSU, Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the PMAC on the campus of LSU in Baton Rouge, La. 10 Marie Ferdinand (1997-01), who has 1,648. It was hard not being able to find that next gear. It was the largest margin of victory in a conference road game since a 76-38 win at Ole Miss on Feb. 6, 2011. The Award is named after Lisa Leslie, a three-time All-American, the 1994 National Player of the Year and a Class of 2015 Hall of Famer. Auburn missed its first 11 3-point shots and finished 1 for 13. It was hard to have confidence at that time. An action-packed Saturday at the 2022 U.S. Open Basketball Championships produced semifinal bids across the competition as teams fought to keep championship hopes in sight. Im really excited to rise to the occasion, Gusters said. You have preseason, then conference, the conference tournament and then the NCAA tournament. With Baylors schedule turning toward Big 12 Conference play, a time of year where teams are more apt to lean more on their veteran players, Gusters went through a stretch in her final 18 games of the season where she averaged 2.0 points and 1.8 rebounds. She also earned a spot on the Naismith High All-America team. In her first two years, playing at Duncanville High School in Texas, amassed 903 points, 528 rebounds and 192 blocked shots. LSU graduate student Faustine Aifuwa, a 6-5 center, couldnt stop praising Gusters work ethic, as well as the energy level and intensity she brought to the team. North Carolina State (14-2) was No. Sign up today. She had also led Duncanville to its first state title as a freshman before transferring. 13 LSU Picks Up 76-48 Road Win At Auburn, Gusters Named to Lisa Leslie Award Watchlist, Mulkey Leads First LSU Womens Basketball Practice, Gusters to attend 2021 USA Basketball Women's U19 World Cup Team Trials. With veteran leaders Egbo and Smith already in place, Mulkey allowed Gusters to develop at her own pace and gain confidence throughout the early portion of Baylors schedule. If you're a Tiger fan you won't want to miss this newsletter. LSU hosts the first of its two exhibition games at 2 p.m. Saturday against Langston at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Gusters was named Friday to the Lisa Leslie watchlist as one of the nations top 20 centers. I knew whoever they brought, if its not Geno Auriemma, its not going to be the same at Baylor. With 521, she needs 49 to catch No. Gusters resolute belief in Mulkey is not only rooted in the coachs long standard of success, something she established in 21 seasons at Baylor, but the foundation in which she built such an identity. She earned numerous high school All-America honors which included being named to the prestigious McDonalds All-America Team, the Naismith All-America Team and the Jordan Brand Classic All-America. In her one season with the Lady Bears, Gusters had six double-figure scoring games with a career-high of 22 points coming in a win over Northwestern State Earned a career-best 10 rebounds in a win over Kansas Recorded 306 minutes played in 30 games with a total of 147 points, 10 blocks and 61 rebounds during her freshman year playing for Coach Kim Mulkey. But I felt once we started playing and once, I got into the flow of things, I was going to be OK. Pointer now has 1,613 and is 35 behind No. The Dallas, Texas native Gusters scored double-digits six times during her one season in Waco and scored a career-high 22 in a win against Northwestern State. I knew that she wanted me to come with her. I know shes challenged me every day.. The student-athletes that have been named to the watchlist for this award are unquestionably among the best our game has to offer, and were excited to watch them take the court and do what they do best this season. As a freshman in 2016-17, aided Duncanville to a 37-2 reocord and the Texas Class 6A state championship; started six of 39 games and averated 7.0 ppg. The Tigers (15-2) bounced back with a 28-point victory at Auburn to improve to 3-1 in Southeastern Conference play. Season ticketsare still available, and fans are encouraged to join theFast Break Club. 7 Gayden (894) by 40. Kim Mulkey's first LSU signee is one of the top post players in the nation! I knew Baylor wasnt Baylor without Kim, said Gusters, who averaged 5.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 30 games. Champions Crowned at the 2022 U.S. Open Basketball Championships. https://t.co/0p9cFf95a5 pic.twitter.com/vCYdGapS2Q, LSU Women's Basketball (@LSUwbkb) May 1, 2021. Freshman post Hannah Gusters had her best game since the season opener with 13 points, four rebounds and a blocked shot in 18:26 before fouling out. 2 center in the 2020 class by ESPNWs Hoopgurlz Named a McDonalds All-American Selected as a Jordan Brand Classic All-American Earned a spot on the Naismith High School All-America Team Picked for the 2020 WBCA High School All-America squad As a freshman helped Duncanville High School to a state championship Followed with a sophomore season that produced a Class 6A region finals appearance while averaging 14.5 points per game, and she helped the Pantherettes to a 39-2 record Finished at Irving MacArthur High School where she averaged 22.1 points and 10.3 rebounds per contest as a senior Named 2020 TABC Miss Basketball after earning first-team all-area honors from the Dallas Morning News. With the person singularly responsible for her being at Baylor long-time head coach Kim Mulkey having resigned to take a similar job April 25 closer to her Louisiana roots at LSU, Gusters world was turned upside down. Aifuwa had 10 points, five rebounds and a season-high six blocked shots. 2020 Naismith and WBCA High School All-American. Tryouts for the 12-player USA U19 team will be held May 14-16 in Denver with competition to take place in August. 4 and Tennessee (15-1) was No. The Tigers shot 26.7% (4 of 15) in the second quarter, but righted themselves by hitting 58.3 (7 of 12) in the third to finish at 46% for the game. As a McDonalds All-American, Hannah was one of the top post players coming out of high school a year ago, Mulkey said. I know that its in me, its not on me. and 3.0 bpg. 2 rated center in high school basketball in 2020, has signed with the LSU womens basketball program, head coach Kim Mulkey announced on Saturday. 2022 Crescent City Sports Enterprises LLC | All Rights Reserved | Advertise with CCSEThe material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Crescent City Sports Enterprises. As a senior, Gusters averaged 22.1 points and 10.3 rebounds and was named Miss Basketball for the state of Texas. She wants to do things in a hurry. HIGH SCHOOL Shes going to give you 110 percent, Aifuwa said. The 2022 USA Basketball Women's U17 National Team punched their ticket to the gold medal game at the 2022 FIBA Women's U17 World Cup after their semifinals victory over Canada Saturday at Fnix Hall in Debrecen, Hungary. The LSU women's basketball team moved up one spot to No. To understand the level of speed and intensity of college basketball. At one point, LSU was only 16 of 31 on layups. 11 Michigan, which had 455. Ranked No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. There was a problem saving your notification. 24 for the first time in [], Former LSU Womens Basketball star Elaine Powell continued a recent trend of former players moving into the college coaching ranks as assistant coach at Georgia Southern. Gusters improved play, as well as that of senior Faustine Aifuwa, holds promise that LSUs bigs can improve and come closer to matching the perimeter performance. 2 Pokey Chatman while No. We jumped into practices. By: Kyle Richardson, Several teams reportedly shied away from recruiting Pineda in the transfer portal out of concern that he intended to sign with a pro (). 16 overall and the No. As a senior in 2019-20, averaged 22.1 ppg. 14 Iowa State on Dec. 2, the Tigers found themselves ranked at No. She scored in double figures six times in her first 12 games, including a career-high 22 points on Dec. 18 against Northwestern State where she made 11 of 14 field goals and pulled down five rebounds in 19 minutes. All rights reserved. We ran some quick hitters for her and got the ball to her in a position to be successful. I knew she was theonly person who would be able to make me rise to my highest potential as a post player.. All rights reserved. I knew staying with Kim was the right thing for me, Gusters said. Aifuwa has moved up to No. Against Auburn, and for the second time in three games, she came close to her second triple-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. 1 South Carolina. Daughter of Sheridane Gusters Has two brothers, Peyton and Rylen Grandfather, Dewey Ray Turner, played football for the University of Texas for the 1979 and 1980 seasons. She wants to do so good, she gets off balance. Gusters is entering her first season at LSU after spending her freshman season at Baylor. In her one season at Baylor, the I knew she was the only one as a post coach who could take me to the highest potential I could possible go as a player.. 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Youre playing harder for longer. She made some beautiful passes; she should have had a triple-double, Mulkey said. She was a McDonalds All-American in high school and because shes so unselfish, she chose and knew what Baylor had in front of her when she signed, Mulkey said. As a sopomore in 2017-18, started all 40 games and averaged 15.0 ppg., 8.0 rpg. I trust her with my career. Privacy Policy 10 on the career steals list and now has 214, four behind No. Welcome to LSU Wire's European Union Experience. In late January, the watch list of 20 players for the 2022 Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award will be narrowed to 10 and then in late February to just five. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. and 10.3 rpg. I knew coming here that Coach Mulkey was the only coach to bring me to my highest potential possible just seeing what shes done with Lauren Cox, Kalani Brown, NaLyssa Smith, Queen Egbo, Gusters said. I know I have that in me to do the same thing that I saw. Played in all 30 games for Baylor as a freshman. / Eight teams eaned titles at the 2022 U.S. Open Basketball Championships. Your email address will not be published. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2021-22) You have permission to edit this article. Since Mulkeys hiring on Monday, LSU has received nearly 2,500 deposits for 2021-22 womens basketball season tickets. She trails No. Tiger fans will love the immediate impact her skillset brings to our front court. The Tigers are scheduled to begin their season on Tuesday, November 9 at 11 a.m. for their annual field trip game. 16 overall prospect by ESPNs Hoopgurlz.com, was selected a McDonald All-American and picked to play in the Jordan-Brand All-America Classic. 9 in career steals with five against Auburn for 219 overall. Im the type of person that goes with my heart and does what feels right to me.. 12 in The Associated Press rankings, despite having its 13-game win streak snapped by No.