LSU WBB: Tigers To Host Coveted Clemson Transfer for Visit to Baton Rouge

Kim Mulkey and Co. are set to bring in Ruby Whitehorn in April for a visit, former five-star prospect.

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Kim Mulkey remains active on the recruiting trail despite her program continuing its push for a National Championship during the NCAA Tournament.

Now, a visitor in expected in town sooner rather than later.

LSU will bring in Clemson transfer Ruby Whitehorn for an official visit to Baton Rouge in early April, sources tell LSU Country.

Whitehorn averaged 12.3 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Tigers during her second season with Clemson and LSU clearly sees the former five-star recruit as a piece to this rotation if able to land her services.

A no-contact transfer, Whitehorn will be in control of her process as she navigates her recruitment, but LSU will certainly be getting a visit in early April.

Mulkey and the Tigers added former Arkansas forward Jersey Wolfenbarger via the NCAA Transfer Portal on Monday. A five-star, McDonald's All-American out of high school, LSU brings in a player with tremendous upside next year.

“Having recruited Jersey out of high school, I am very familiar with the skillset she brings to Baton Rouge,” Coach Mulkey said. “She will bring size to our frontcourt combined with the ability to stretch the floor with her perimeter game. I can’t wait to get Jersey to Baton Rouge and get to work!”

Wolfenbarger played two seasons at Arkansas before sitting this year out with the intention to enter the transfer portal. The Fort Smith, Arkansas native played in 65 games as a Razorback and averaged 5.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. She comes to LSU with two remaining years of eligibility.

“Coach Mulkey and her staff offered me a second chance to turn my dreams into reality,” Wolfenbarger said. “That’s an opportunity you can’t say no to.”

During her sophomore season, she had two double-digit scoring games, eight 6+ rebound contests and three games with 3+ blocks. She averaged 3.9 points and 3.3 rebounds. Wolfenbarger was named the SEC All-Freshman team the year prior, averaging 7.6 points and  4.3 rebounds per game. She recorded two double-doubles as a freshman.

Wolfenbarger, who stands at 6-5, was a top recruit coming out of Northside High School as a consensus five-star prospect. She was rated as the top wing player in her class and the No. 7 player overall by ESPN HoopGurlz. She earned a spot on the McDonald’s All-America team and was a finalist for Naismith High School Player of the Year. Wolfenbarger hit a buzzer beater to win the 2019 6A State Championship and then led Northside to a 26-2 record and a Class 6A State Championship in 2020-21.