LSU Women's Basketball Loses Two Players to Transfer Portal

Guards Divine Bourrage and Kailyn Gilbert depart the Tigers' roster.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:52pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the action of a women's basketball game, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in shades of purple, green, and blue, conveying a sense of disruption and transition.The departure of two key players from the LSU women's basketball roster leaves the team facing a challenging road ahead in the competitive SEC.Baton Rouge Today

LSU women's basketball has lost two players to the transfer portal, with guards Divine Bourrage and Kailyn Gilbert both entering their names. Gilbert left the team in November due to family issues and never returned, while Bourrage saw limited action as a freshman, averaging just over two points per game.

Why it matters

The departures of Bourrage and Gilbert represent a setback for the LSU women's basketball program, which is looking to build momentum after a challenging season. Retaining talent is crucial for the Tigers as they aim to compete in the highly competitive SEC conference.

The details

Bourrage and Gilbert combined to play in 29 games for LSU this past season. Gilbert left the team in November due to family issues and did not return, while Bourrage struggled to crack the starting lineup on a roster crowded with guard talent, averaging just over two points per game in her limited action as a freshman.

  • Bourrage and Gilbert entered the transfer portal in April 2026.
  • Gilbert left the LSU team in November 2025 due to family issues.

The players

Divine Bourrage

A freshman guard who saw limited action for LSU, averaging just over two points per game.

Kailyn Gilbert

A guard who left the LSU team in November 2025 due to family issues and never returned.

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The takeaway

The loss of Bourrage and Gilbert is a setback for the LSU women's basketball program as they look to build momentum and compete in the SEC. Retaining talent is crucial, and the Tigers will need to work quickly to fill these roster spots and maintain their competitiveness.