Former LSU women's basketball forward Sa'Myah Smith has transferred to Virginia, committing to the team after entering the transfer portal following LSU's Elite Eight loss to UCLA in the NCAA Tournament. Smith, who played a key role in head coach Kim Mulkey's lineup during the 2023-24 season, averaged 6.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game in her third year at LSU.
A member of LSU's national championship team as a freshman, Smith excelled in the playoffs, contributing significantly with double-digit scoring in multiple March Madness games. Known for her defensive prowess, she averaged 1.3 blocks per game over her three-year tenure at LSU. Despite the postseason success, Smith's decision to transfer to Virginia was unexpected, where she will join a program led by coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton that posted a 17-15 record in its previous season.