LSU Women's Basketball Among Top Contenders for Elite Five-Star Recruit

Kim Mulkey and the Tigers are in the running for Las Vegas power forward Nation Williams

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Las Vegas (Nev.) Centennial five-star power forward Nation Williams has narrowed her focus to 10 schools, with Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers making the cut for the elite prospect. Williams is the No. 1 overall recruit in Nevada and a Top-10 prospect in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle, drawing offers from top programs like Duke, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

Why it matters

Landing a top-tier recruit like Nation Williams would be a major coup for Kim Mulkey and the LSU women's basketball program, further cementing their status as an elite program capable of competing for national championships.

The details

The 6-foot-2 forward has earned offers from several powerhouse programs after a strong offseason with USA Basketball, where she has developed her game and leadership skills. Now, Mulkey and LSU are making a strong push to land the highly-touted West Coast star as she narrows her focus to 10 schools, including the Tigers, UCLA, North Carolina, and Duke.

  • Nation Williams narrowed her focus to 10 schools on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Nation Williams

A five-star power forward from Las Vegas (Nev.) Centennial, ranked as the No. 1 overall recruit in Nevada and a Top-10 prospect in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle.

Kim Mulkey

The head coach of the LSU women's basketball team, known for her success in building elite programs and developing top-tier talent.

Natalie Williams

Nation Williams' mother, a Women's Basketball Hall of Famer who currently serves as the general manager for the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces.

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What they’re saying

“Since being in USA basketball for two years now, I've known how to communicate more and have more energy, and really lead some of the other girls, and really pick up people. I feel like that's what they always talk about, picking up people left and right. So I feel like that's what I've been trying to do and what I've been learning to do more.”

— Nation Williams

What’s next

As Nation Williams prepares for a critical offseason in her recruitment, Kim Mulkey and the LSU coaching staff will put a strong effort into landing the elite power forward out of Nevada.

The takeaway

The pursuit of Nation Williams highlights the growing strength of the LSU women's basketball program under Kim Mulkey, as they look to add another top-tier recruit to their roster and continue their ascent as a national powerhouse.