Five-star Class of 2027 center Zaniya Johnson is about to drop a bomb on college basketball. Her long-awaited decision date is officially set for October 21st at 12:35 p.m. ET, and it’s all coming down to Dawn Staley’s South Carolina or Kim Mulkey’s LSU. This is huge.
Down to the Wire for a Game-Changer
This isn’t just any recruit picking any school, either. Johnson, a 6-foot-4 force and ESPN’s No. 18 ranked player for 2027, initially had Texas A&M, Florida State, and Mississippi State in her top five. But last week, she took to social media and made it crystal clear: it’s a head-to-head battle between the Gamecocks and the Tigers.
Johnson, who hails from Biloxi, Mississippi, and balls out for Biloxi High School, is on the verge of changing the landscape for one of these powerhouse programs.
All eyes are going to be glued to the announcement on October 21st. Whether it’s Staley or Mulkey who lands this monster talent, the ripple effects are going to be immediate. The college basketball world is holding its breath.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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