LSU Women’s Basketball Lands Monumental Recruiting Coup, Secures Commitment of Twin 5-Star Towers
BATON ROUGE, LA – In a seismic shift that will reshape the landscape of collegiate women’s basketball for years to come, the LSU Tigers, under the helm of Coach Kim Mulkey, have secured a program-defining commitment. The towering twin sensations, Maya and Maria Moore, both ranked as consensus 5-star prospects and standing an imposing 6-foot-5 and 6-foot-4 respectively, have announced their decision to bring their generational talent to Baton Rouge.
Choosing the purple and gold over fierce Southeastern Conference rivals the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators, the Moore twins’ joint commitment instantly catapults LSU’s future recruiting class into the national stratosphere and sends a clear message: the Tigers are not just a powerhouse of the present but are building a dynasty for the future.
The announcement, made via a coordinated social media post on Thursday afternoon, ended months of intense speculation and a heated recruiting battle that saw the nation’s top programs vying for the sisters’ services. For Coach Mulkey and her staff, landing both players is arguably the most significant recruiting victory since her arrival in Louisiana, a testament to her relentless drive and the potent allure of the program she has built.
“Our family has built incredible relationships with all the schools involved,” read a portion of the twins’ joint statement. “But after much prayer and discussion, we believe LSU is the place where we can maximize our potential on the court, in the classroom, and as people. The culture Coach Mulkey has created, the passion of the fans, and the opportunity to compete for championships immediately felt like home. We are excited to become Tigers!”
A Package Deal with Unprecedented Potential
The commitment is monumental not only for the individual talent of each player but for the unique package they represent. In today’s recruiting world, landing one player of their caliber is a program-changer. Landing two, especially twins with an almost telepathic on-court connection, is nearly unprecedented.
Maya, the 6-foot-5 center, is lauded by scouts as a “defensive anchor for the next decade.” With a 7-foot-1 wingspan and impeccable timing, she is a dominant shot-blocker and rebounder who controls the paint with an old-school ferocity. Her offensive game, built around powerful post moves and a soft touch around the rim, is rapidly expanding, making her a double-double threat every time she steps on the floor.
Maria, at 6-foot-4, offers a tantalizingly modern skillset for the power forward position. While equally formidable defensively, her ability to stretch the floor sets her apart. With a smooth, reliable three-point shot and the ball-handling skills to put the ball on the floor from the perimeter, she embodies the positionless basketball that dominates the modern game. Together, they form a nearly impossible matchup problem; a twin tower duo that can punish teams inside and out.
Winning the War in the SEC Arms Race
The significance of choosing LSU over Georgia and Florida cannot be overstated. The SEC is a perpetual arms race, and keeping such elite talent away from direct conference competitors is a victory on multiple levels.
Georgia, under coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson, has made a strong resurgence, pitching the twins on being the cornerstones of a new era in Athens. Their defensive-minded system and need for a dominant post presence made the Moores a perfect fit.
Florida, meanwhile, presented an exciting, up-tempo vision under coach Kelly Rae Finley. The Gators’ pitch focused on their fast-paced style and the opportunity to be the faces of a rapidly improving program in Gainesville.
Yet, LSU’s pitch proved irresistible. The twins were undoubtedly swayed by the program’s proven track record of winning at the highest level. The sight of a packed Pete Maravich Assembly Center celebrating the 2023 National Championship, a game the twins undoubtedly watched, provided a tangible vision of what their future could hold. The allure of playing for a Hall of Fame coach in Mulkey, who has a proven history of developing post players into WNBA stars, offered a pathway to their professional dreams.
The Mulkey Effect: Building a Juggernaut
This commitment is the ultimate validation of the “Mulkey Effect.” Since taking over the program, she has utilized a relentless recruiting approach, a magnetic personality, and a undeniable winner’s pedigree to attract top talent. She first changed the program through the transfer portal, bringing in experienced stars like Angel Reese to create an instant contender. Now, she is stacking elite high school classes to ensure sustained dominance.
The Moore twins will join a roster that, even after current stars depart, will be loaded. Their size and skill perfectly complement the guards LSU continues to recruit, setting the stage for a team that can win in multiple ways. Imagine a lineup where the paint is locked down by the Moore sisters, surrounded by the sharpshooting of Mikaylah Williams and the dynamic playmaking of other LSU recruits. It’s a nightmare scenario for opposing coaches and a dream for LSU fans.
The Future is Now in Baton Rouge
The immediate implications are clear: LSU’s status as a national powerhouse is secured for the foreseeable future. The 2025 recruiting class, now headlined by the Moores, will instantly be in the conversation for the top class in the nation.
For the twins, their journey is just beginning. They will arrive on campus with immense hype and expectations. However, their unique bond as sisters and teammates provides a built-in support system that most freshmen lack. They will navigate the pressures of college athletics together, pushing each other to new heights.
In securing the commitments of Maya and Maria Moore, Kim Mulkey didn’t just win a recruiting battle; she secured the foundational pillars of her program’s next chapter. They are more than just players; they are a statement. A statement that LSU is the destination for the best talent in the country. A statement that the future of women’s basketball in Baton Rouge is not just bright—it’s towering.
