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How LSU Came to Dominate NIL Era

  • LSU has signed over 2,000 NIL deals to date according to Taylor Jacobs, LSU’s associate athletics director.
  • LSU has some of the most high-profile female college athletes in the country, with Livvy Dunne, Angel Reese, and Haley Van Lith representing the tigers.
LSU forward Angel Reese celebrates after advancing to the NCAA Women's National Championship Final Four
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LSU unveiled its lavish women’s basketball locker room, the latest example of how the program has invested in its top-tier program. The school is defending its NCAA tournament title while asserting itself as a top target for recruits and transfers.

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