High School Basketball Star Divine Bourrage via Instagram

"Yeah, she gotta have big brothers that hoop": Hoops fans react to 5-star LSU commit Divine Bourrage's skills

Modified Oct 31, 2024 11:25 GMT

Five-star LSU commit Divine Bourrage recently put up a stellar performance at Courtside Girls Camp. On Sunday, a video posted on Instagram featured Bourrage smashing through the opponent's defense and landing one basket after another.

Fans were quick to fill in the comment section with admiration and praise for the young guard’s skill sets.

Buzzing with excitement over, one fan commented:

"Yeah, she gotta have big brothers that hoop fasho she too nice.”

Another fan full of admiration for the basketball prodigy exclaimed:

“She is tough asf!”

According to Brandon Clay, 247Sports director of scouting, Divine Bourrage has the skills as well as the size to be valuable at either guard position. Her skills and polished play could make Bourrage a potential challenge for her opponents.

One fan highlighted her skill sets by saying:

“Her game is very polished, beautiful jumper; she's going to be a problem; hopefully she plays the 2 or 3.”

Others marveled at her smooth playstyle and fluidity on the court:

“She smoothed with it”

Her excellent performance and consistency on the court have made fans certain about her success at the professional level. One fan added:

“She is built for the league.”

Another fan marveled over her unique style and playfully compared it to male basketball counterparts:

“She hoops like a dude, Ian gon lie 2yaaa.”

Divine Bourrage hails from Davenport North High School in Iowa and recently committed to LSU after receiving a slew of offers from top colleges, including DePaul, Florida and Illinois.

Will Divine Bourrage Shine At Mulkey Led LSU?

Bourrage is the No. 7 nationally ranked player in the Class of 2025, as per 247Sports. She will now be part of the LSU Tigers and play under the highly regarded coach, Kim Mulkey. With key players like Last-Tear Poa and Shyanne Day-Wilson set to graduate, Divine Bourrage will step in at the right time. She is a true ball handler, and her ability could benefit LSU significantly.

Besides, she is a dynamic scorer who can create her own shots. Bourrage showed off her skills playing for the MAC Champion Wildcats. She squeezed an impressive 19.8 points, 3.0 steals, 9.3 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. This stellar performance helped her win the Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year award.

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Likewise, her strong footwork and quick reflexes allow her to fit well with LSU’s gritty play style under Mulkey. Additionally, Bourrage’s presence will strengthen LSU’s backcourt, giving it more depth and facilitating swift ball movement. In short, Bourrage is a perfect addition to the LSU roaster and will have multiple opportunities to make history with the Tigers.