LSU coach Kim Mulkey gives an explanation on why Hailey Van Lith decided to transfer.She also shot 38% from the field, a career low, and scored at least 20 points in only four games.Mulkey said that Van Lith "lived up to her commitment" to play one season at LSU. She also praised the transfer guard's work ethic and applauded her willingness to step outside her comfort zone. Two freshmen, Janae Kent and Angelica Velez, decided to transfer after playing small roles for the 2023-2024 Tigers. So far, LSU has added one player from the portal: a former Arkansas forward named Jersey Wolfenbarger.She had to embrace a change in her mindset of not shooting it 20-30 times a game," Mulkey said, "but finding who's open and getting them the ball.In a speech to fans and boosters, Kim Mulkey thanked Hailey Van Lith and discussed her decision to leave LSU and reenter the NCAA transfer portal.While Van Lith adjusted to the new role, nearly all of her scoring numbers declined.She took seven fewer shots per game than she did during her junior season and scored eight fewer points per contest.Mulkey commended Van Lith's decision to transfer to LSU and play a new position.But during her senior year, she was the Tigers' starting point guard and primary ball handler.