Rutgers Women's Basketball Lands Mississippi State Transfer Guard Jaylah Lampley

Lampley, a former Rutgers recruiting target, will have three years of eligibility remaining with the Scarlet Knights.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:21pm

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Rutgers Women's Basketball has added former Mississippi State guard Jaylah Lampley as a transfer. Lampley, a top-50 recruit in the 2025 class, spent one season with the Bulldogs, averaging 8.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game as a true freshman. She will have three years of eligibility remaining with the Scarlet Knights.

Why it matters

Rutgers is bolstering its roster through the transfer portal, adding a talented guard in Jaylah Lampley who was previously a recruiting target for the program. Lampley's addition provides depth and experience to the Scarlet Knights' backcourt as they look to build on their recent success.

The details

Lampley, a six-foot guard, played in 30 games for Mississippi State last season, starting six. She scored in double figures ten times, including a career-high 24 points against Samford in December. Lampley was named the SEC Freshman of the Week for her performance. Prior to joining Mississippi State, Lampley had a standout high school career at Lawrence Central (IN) in Indianapolis, where she finished as the program's all-time leader in points, rebounds, and steals.

  • Lampley spent one season at Mississippi State in the 2025-26 season.
  • Lampley recently visited Rutgers on Friday.

The players

Jaylah Lampley

A former top-50 recruit in the 2025 class, Lampley spent one season at Mississippi State, where she averaged 8.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game as a true freshman. She will have three years of eligibility remaining with Rutgers.

Jannon Lampley

Jaylah Lampley's mother and the head coach at Lawrence Central (IN) High School, where Jaylah finished as the program's all-time leader in points, rebounds, and steals.

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The takeaway

Rutgers has landed a talented transfer in Jaylah Lampley, who was previously a top recruiting target for the program. Lampley's addition provides the Scarlet Knights with a experienced guard who can contribute immediately and help the team build on their recent success.