When asked by Charlamagne Tha God if she was surprised that MiLaysia Fulwiley transferred from South Carolina to LSU, Dawn Staley responded with honesty and grace. She acknowledged that while the decision did catch her off guard, she respected Fulwiley’s choice. Staley emphasized that players have the right to make the best decisions for themselves and their careers, even if those decisions involve difficult or unexpected moves like transferring to a rival program.
Staley also took the moment to express continued support for Fulwiley, highlighting the importance of empowering young women to take control of their paths. Despite the rivalry, she made it clear there were no hard feelings and wished Fulwiley success moving forward.
Here’s a fuller summary of Dawn Staley’s comments regarding MiLaysia Fulwiley’s transfer to LSU, as shared during her appearance on The Breakfast Club
When asked if she was surprised by Fulwiley’s decision, Staley responded:
“Surprising? No. I think, being in the space, you become to expect the unexpected, right? I still have much love for MiLaysia. Like, much love. I want her happy.”
Staley went on to explain how Fulwiley informed her of the decision. She recalled that Fulwiley sat down with her alongside her mother and said she *“thinks she wants to enter the transfer portal.”* At that point, Staley asked her to clarify: did she *think* she wanted to transfer, or did she *know*? When Fulwiley responded that she *knew*, Staley said she simply told her:
“I only want her (to be) happy.
Staley’s comments reflect both her experience in the current college athletics landscape and her support for her former player, despite the high-profile move to a rival school.
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