"Kaleena, Juju and Caitlin sell out gyms": Hoops fans react as 5-star LSU target Kaleena Smith impresses with Kim Mulkey in attendance

Kaleena Smith gave LSU Tigers coach Kim Mulkey a courtside view as she created magic on the court at the Select Events Basketball tournament over the weekend. On Instagram on Monday, BillionaireVsns posted highlights of the No. 1 recruit in the 2027 class (according to On3's Industry Rankings), going off.

The video showed Smith, a 5-foot-6 point guard entering her junior season at Ontario (California) Christian High School, dominating opponents by hitting 3-pointers and midrange shots and dribbling to free up space and convert layups.

Hoops fans were hyped and shared their reactions in the comments section.

Hoops fans react as 5-star LSU target Kaleena Smith impresses with Kim Mulkey in attendance

"Kaleena, Juju and Caitlin sell out gyms," a fan commented. A fan added, "As a DII coach, I had no business being on this court but I had to see her with my own eyes and yes SHE IS HER!" "Dawn Staley and the South Carolina gamecock fans are waiting on you with open arms. But in the meantime, enjoy your high school career and have big fun. Good luck to your future,'' this fan wanted Smith to join South Carolina. Another fan commented, "I see Kim mulkey was there." "She’s already a problem, but if she gets taller she’s reallllly gone be a problem," added a fan. Another fan added, "She’s a part of the future of the W 😤. Can’t wait." "The big scouts were out in that crowd! 👀 Lil mama ballin!" a fan commented. Another comment read, "I pray her parents keep her in California and not let LSU ruin her career and her life."

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Tight competition among programs for Kaleena Smith's signature

Kaleena Smith has been on lists of top colleges. She has offers from the Florida Gators, Wisconsin Badgers, LSU Tigers and UCLA Bruins. She shared a post after getting an offer from the Gators on Instagram on June 4.

"After having a great conversation with @coach_two_three & @kraefin , I am very blessed to say that I have received a offer from Florida!! Thank you to the coaching staff for believing in me!🧡💙 #sec #godsplan #allglorytogod," the post was captioned.

According to On3's recruitment prediction machine, UCLA leads the race to sign Kaleena Smith with a 5.3% chance, followed by USC (4.6%) and Arizona State (4.0%). The rest of the colleges have been given a 3.3% chance.

Smith still has two years left before she decides on her collegiate career.

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Edited by Nadim El Kak