Rutgers Women’s Basketball Signs Jaylah Lampley from Mississippi State
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Adds Mississippi State Guard Jaylah Lampley in the Transfer Portal
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Rutgers University women's basketball team has secured the commitment of Jaylah Lampley, a former guard from Mississippi State University, via the transfer portal. Lampley, a 6-foot-1 player with impressive stats from her freshman season, has three years of eligibility remaining.
- 01Jaylah Lampley joins Rutgers after one season at Mississippi State.
- 02She averaged 8.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game during her freshman year.
- 03Lampley was a highly rated recruit from Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis.
- 04She was named the Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year in high school.
- 05Rutgers was previously among her top choices before she committed to Mississippi State.
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Rutgers University women’s basketball team has announced the addition of Jaylah Lampley, a former guard from Mississippi State University, through the transfer portal. Lampley, who stands at 6-foot-1, played in 30 games during her freshman season, starting 6 and averaging 8.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game while shooting 50% from the field. Notably, she scored in double digits 10 times and earned SEC freshman of the week honors for a standout performance against Samford. Hailing from Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis, Lampley was the all-time leader in points, rebounds, and steals for her program and was named the Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior. She had previously considered Rutgers before committing to Mississippi State, making her transfer a significant addition for the Scarlet Knights as she brings three years of eligibility.
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Lampley's addition strengthens Rutgers women's basketball, providing a talented player with proven performance to enhance the team's competitiveness in upcoming seasons.
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