MiLaysia Fulwiley, the LSU senior guard and undeniable future WNBA draft pick, is officially one of the new faces of Panini America’s trading cards, a huge step that puts her front and center at WNBA All-Star 2026. This isn’t just about collecting cards, it’s about seeing a star born, and for Seattle fans, there’s a sweet connection: Fulwiley’s got a card featuring her and our very own Seattle Storm rookie, Flau’jae Johnson.
The Card Game Is Changing, And Fulwiley Is Leading The Way
At WNBA All-Star 2026 in Chicago, Fulwiley was right there representing Panini America, rubbing shoulders with WNBA stars like Olivia Miles, NaLyssa Smith, Aneesah Morrow, and Dearica Hamby. She was doing meet-and-greets, signing cards for fans at WNBA Live at McCormick Place, surrounded by incredible Panini memorabilia. For Fulwiley, it is more than just seeing her face on a card; it’s about connecting with the people who actually pour into her dreams. She told Swish Appeal, “I feel as though it is a great opportunity to meet with the fans, and I just feel blessed to be a part of it. It’s just great to meet the people that pour into my dreams and my goal; they are really down to earth.” She didn’t even collect cards growing up, only starting recently after seeing a teammate on one. Now, she’s got a handful of her own, including a McDonald’s All-American Game card from 2023 and that special one with our Storm rookie.
From Undefeated Champ To NIL Trailblazer
Before lighting it up at LSU, Fulwiley played two seasons for Dawn Staley at South Carolina, even being part of the undefeated 2024 NCAA championship squad. She transferred to LSU in April 2025 to team up with Johnson and play under head coach Kim Mulkey. As a junior for the Tigers, Fulwiley was an absolute force, averaging 14.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, shooting an impressive 47.4 percent from the field. LSU Tigers even tweeted about her being their Female Newcomer of the Year. Off the court, her impact is just as massive: she is the very first collegiate athlete to snag an NIL deal with the Curry Brand. With Panini America, the WNBA’s exclusive trading card partner, Fulwiley isn’t just making a name for herself; she is charting a brand-new course for women’s basketball players in the entire trading card business. She says seeing her card was “crazy,” a real checkpoint in her journey, a feeling her mom clearly shared.
Fulwiley’s future is shining incredibly bright. With her already making history with the Curry Brand and Panini America, the WNBA draft is going to be massive for her. Seeing her and our own Flau’jae Johnson on a trading card together just makes you wonder: how incredible would it be to see them reunite on a WNBA court down the line? Keep an eye on this rising star; she is just getting started.
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Originally reported by Swish Appeal.
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