Florida's Laila Reynolds is LSU's first Transfer Portal commitment

The three-year starter for the Gators will join the Tigers for her final season of college basketball.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:41pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fragmented movements and perspectives of a women's basketball game, with the vibrant colors of the LSU Tigers and Florida Gators uniforms overlapping across the canvas.The addition of experienced guard Laila Reynolds to the LSU roster adds a new dimension to the Tigers' backcourt as they aim to build on their recent success.Baton Rouge Today

LSU Women's Basketball has landed its first Transfer Portal addition of the 2026 offseason, securing a commitment from Florida guard Laila Reynolds. Reynolds, a three-year starter and former McDonald's All-American, will head to Baton Rouge for her final collegiate season after averaging double-digit points in each of the past two seasons for the Gators.

Why it matters

The addition of Reynolds provides an experienced, proven scorer to the LSU roster as the Tigers look to build on their success under head coach Kim Mulkey. Reynolds' arrival comes after LSU backup guard Bella Hines entered the transfer portal earlier this week, creating an opening in the backcourt.

The details

Reynolds, a Top 20 overall prospect in the 2023 class, made the SEC All-Freshman Team in 2024 after averaging 7 points and 4 rebounds. She went on to average 10.3 points per game in 2024-25 and 12.1 points per game in 2025-26, starting 96 of the 98 games she appeared in during her time at Florida. Reynolds is one of the most experienced SEC players to have entered the transfer portal this offseason.

  • Reynolds committed to LSU on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • LSU backup guard Bella Hines announced her decision to transfer earlier this week.

The players

Laila Reynolds

A three-year starting guard who is transferring from the University of Florida to join the LSU Women's Basketball program for her final collegiate season.

Kim Mulkey

The head coach of the LSU Women's Basketball team, who landed Reynolds as the program's first Transfer Portal addition of the 2026 offseason.

Bella Hines

An LSU backup guard who entered the NCAA Transfer Portal earlier this week, creating an opening in the Tigers' backcourt.

Jada Richard

LSU's starting point guard who also joined Hines in entering the NCAA Transfer Portal this week.

Jada Williams

A former 5-star and McDonald's All-American who was a First-Team All-Big 12 selection at Iowa State last season, and is visiting LSU officially on Saturday.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to welcome Laila to our program. She's an experienced, proven scorer in the SEC, and she'll be a great addition to our roster as we continue to build towards our goals.”

— Kim Mulkey, Head Coach, LSU Women's Basketball

What’s next

LSU will host Jada Williams, a former 5-star and McDonald's All-American who was a First-Team All-Big 12 selection at Iowa State last season, for an official visit on Saturday.

The takeaway

The addition of Laila Reynolds, a three-year starter and double-digit scorer in the SEC, provides an experienced and talented piece to the LSU roster as the Tigers look to build on their success under coach Kim Mulkey. Her arrival comes at a key time, with the team also seeing the departure of backup guard Bella Hines via the transfer portal.