from an article in the athletic regarding 2024 wbb power rankings: • The top spot goes to the 2023 champion Tigers, a team that improved steadily throughout the year and proved that a tough schedule isn’t a necessary prerequisite for postseason success. The Tigers bring back Angel Reese, Kateri Poole, Flau’jae Johnson, Sa’Myah Smith and Last-Tear Poa from their championship team. That’s three starters — including the double-double queen herself — and two reserves who played quality minutes in the title game. Kim Mulkey’s mastery of the transfer portal along with two top-10 recruits (Louisiana’s own Mikaylah Williams is the one to watch) should help ease the losses of Alexis Morris, Ladazhia Wiliams and Jasmine Carson. Mostly, this is a bet on Reese to continue the upward trajectory she has been on since arriving in Baton Rouge. If she’s in the national player of the year discussion again, the Tigers have plenty around her to repeat the success of this historic season
And with the 2nd overall portal transfer, Depaul's Morrow is now a Tiger. With the number 1 portal transfers and the number 1 recruiting class, LSU might have a problem finding spots for these all stars. We'll have the best 1st string and best 2nd string in the nation.
