Seimone Augustus’ presence will forever be felt outside Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU honored the legend with a statue on Sunday.
Augustus played at LSU from 2002-06, where she has a strong argument as the greatest player in program history. She spent 15 years playing professional basketball, and she was a four-time champion and eight-time all-star in the WNBA.
The Path To Glory 🤩
A journey that has led to a @seimoneaugustus statue at LSU pic.twitter.com/wl8LfRiHeX
— LSU Women’s Basketball (@LSUwbkb) January 13, 2023
Here’s a video of Kim Mulkey helping to pull the cover off the statue prior to the game.
A LSU legend. A legacy cemented. Seimone Augustus statue has been unveiled! #NCAAW | @LSUwbkb pic.twitter.com/wBEjURgEdr
— Women’s Hoopz (@WBBWorldWide) January 15, 2023
I think this is easily the biggest crowd for an #LSU statue unveiling ever. @seimoneaugustus @LSUwbkb #LSU pic.twitter.com/H3HUQCyVPt
— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) January 15, 2023
Augustus is the first female athlete in LSU history to get a statue. Her number was previously retired in 2010. Athletic director Scott Woodward said Augustus helped transform LSU women’s basketball.
.@seimoneaugustus has a legacy that will never fade 💜💛
🐯 First LSU female student-athlete to have jersey retired
🐯 First LSU female student-athlete to have statue@LSUwbkb | @LSUsports pic.twitter.com/jjLdu2g2bq— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) January 15, 2023
She was a two-time SEC player of the year and the top overall pick in the 2006 WNBA Draft. She was national player of the year in her senior campaign and helped lead LSU to three final fours.
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