LSU WBB: Prized Target Jaloni Cambridge Sets Commitment Date

Kim Mulkey and the reigning National Champion LSU Tigers are looking to make a splash in the 2024 recruiting cycle with their top target set to come off the board.

Jaloni Cambridge, the No. 3 prospect in America, has locked in a Dec. 29 commitment date.

Cambridge, the top guard in the 2024 class, made her way to Baton Rouge for an official visit last month when LSU unveiled their National Championship banner.

She arrived on campus Wednesday evening and stayed in town through Saturday afternoon, sources told LSU Country.

For the Tigers coaching staff, it provided this program with an opportunity to roll out the red carpet as well as have Cambridge on hand for LSU's ring ceremony.

Mulkey along with assistant coaches Gary Redus and Bob Starkey have led the charge in Cambridge's recruitment. The trio of coaches have made their way in for in-home visits with the five-star recruit as well as drop in for her volleyball games this fall.

tune in on 12/29🫡 pic.twitter.com/Ej0XOvoiaK
— Jaloni Cambridge (@JaloniCambridge) December 26, 2023

Now, as "closing time" ramps up, LSU is making quite the impression with Cambridge after several in-person visits.

The Early Signing Period in November gave prospects an opportunity to put pen to paper on their National Letter of Intent with LSU receiving the paperwork from their lone 2024 commit, Jada Richard.

Coach Kim Mulkey and the Tigers signed Richard last month, the top high school prospect from Louisiana, to kick off the signing period.

Richard is staying home as the top player out of Louisiana and a four-star, top-100 prospect by ESPNW. The 5-6 guard out of Lafayette Christian Academy has won three straight state championships across three divisions. In this year’s championship game, she scored 32 points with six rebounds, five assists and five steals, being named the game’s Most Outstanding Player.

“Jada’s scoring ability from the perimeter and midrange is outstanding, but what's equally impressive is her knack for creating opportunities for others,” Coach Kim Mulkey said. “She's a selfless player with a high basketball IQ. I have no doubt she will continue to excel and elevate the play of her teammates. I’m excited that Jada is staying home to be a Tiger!”

Now, they're looking to get another commitment in the class, but it remains a battle.

Mulkey and Co. are also in a recruitment battle for Sarah Strong, the No. 1 player in America. It'll be a dogfight between LSU and UCONN for Strong's services with her recruitment moving slowly as it stands.

There was optimism surrounding Strong signing during the early period, but now we will see the top player in the country wait until the later period to make a decision. Time will tell on this one.