You Chose LSU Over Us?” – SC’s Joyce Edwards Fires Shots at Ex-Teammate MiLaysia Fulwiley After Shocking Tigers Switch! — THIS WAS NEVER ABOUT BASKETBALL
When MiLaysia Fulwiley, the former star of South Carolina’s women’s basketball program, revealed her intention to transfer to SEC rival LSU, the basketball community was taken aback. However, no one was more taken aback—or more incensed—than Joyce Edwards, a close friend and former teammate. Edwards not only questioned Fulwiley’s allegiance, but she torched it in a damning statement that rocked the sport. A normal transfer announcement has descended into a full-fledged personal conflict, revealing divisions much deeper than the typical rivalry. Additionally, as Edwards painfully clarified,
Edwards and Fulwiley were inseparable for years. They came to South Carolina as members of a highly anticipated recruiting class known as the program’s future. Their chemistry was explosive on the floor, as seen by their lockdown defense, no-look passes, and celebrations that resembled family get-togethers more than game highlights. They were closer off the court. Studying late into the night, celebrating birthdays together, and sharing secret jokes that nobody else could understand. Coworkers made a joke about having a brain in common. Their relationship was hailed by coaches.
LSU isn’t just another school. It’s *the* rival. The program South Carolina has battled for SEC supremacy, the team that’s become the villain in Columbia’s championship story. For Edwards, Fulwiley’s choice wasn’t just a basketball move—it was a betrayal. “You don’t do this to family,” a source close to Edwards revealed. “Joyce wouldn’t have cared if it was UConn, if it was overseas—but LSU? That’s a knife in the back.”
Despite its careful wording, Edwards’ remark was brimming with rage. Although she never specifically named Fulwiley, it was clear who she was aiming for. She wrote, “Some folks chase shiny things.” Some people lose track of who supported them while they fell. Loyalty has no monetary value. *You sold us out.* The subtext shouted louder than the words.
The response was immediate. Fans were divided on social media, with some calling Fulwiley a traitor and others supporting her freedom to follow her own path. In their cryptic remarks, former teammates expressed their opinions. While some liked Edwards’ statement, others completely avoided
However, Fulwiley’s own silence was the most telling. Hours later, there was only one hazy Instagram story with the words “God’s plan” displayed on a black screen. There was no explanation or clapback. Edwards refused to accept it. She was not required to. It was sent.
According to reports, the rupture had been developing behind the scenes for months. According to reports, Fulwiley, a rising talent with aspirations to play in the WNBA, felt overshadowed in South Carolina’s system. LSU provided an opportunity to be “the” star with its dazzling offense and national attention. However, Edwards, a natural leader who takes great
As for Fulwiley, she’ll step onto LSU’s campus as a hero to some, a villain to others. But one thing’s certain: When she takes the court against her former team, Edwards will be waiting. Not just to win—but to prove a point.
