Top 2027 center Caroline Bradley commits to LSU

The Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year will join the LSU women's basketball team.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:38am

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Caroline Bradley, the No. 1 center in the class of 2027 and the third-best overall player according to ESPN, has verbally committed to play for the LSU women's basketball team. Bradley, a star at Oak Grove High School in northeastern Louisiana, is a two-time Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year and had offers from top programs like South Carolina, Notre Dame, and Duke.

Why it matters

Bradley's commitment is a major recruiting win for LSU and head coach Kim Mulkey, as the Lady Tigers look to build on their 29-6 season in 2026 that ended with a Sweet 16 loss to Duke. Landing a top-tier prospect like Bradley should help LSU remain a powerhouse in women's college basketball.

The details

Bradley announced her verbal commitment to LSU during a crawfish boil surrounded by family and friends on April 6. LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey made a surprise virtual appearance for the announcement. Bradley has one more year of high school left before joining the Lady Tigers.

  • Bradley announced her verbal commitment on April 6, 2026.
  • Bradley will have one more year of high school before joining LSU.

The players

Caroline Bradley

The No. 1 center in the class of 2027 and the third-best overall player according to ESPN, Bradley is a two-time Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year who has verbally committed to play for the LSU women's basketball team.

Kim Mulkey

The head coach of the LSU women's basketball team, Mulkey made a surprise virtual appearance for Bradley's commitment announcement.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

Bradley will play one more year of high school basketball before joining the LSU women's team for the 2027-28 season.

The takeaway

LSU's addition of the highly touted Caroline Bradley is a major recruiting win that should help the Lady Tigers remain a top program in women's college basketball for years to come.