Seimone Augustus entered the Pete Maravich Assembly Center Sunday January 24 donned in purple. But no uniform, no gym shoes, no trademark cornrows. The former LSU standout was dressed in professional attire and a bowling cap, and wore a few extra adornments of tattoos on her hands and arms. Augustus became the first female athlete in LSU history to have her jersey retired. #33. When the pendant was unfurled and her jersey was displayed, Augustus could barely contain herself. In a brief but moving ceremony just before tip-off, she thanked her family and her friends and Tiger Nation for all of their love and support during her four years at LSU.
Augustus was one of the most highly-touted recruits to ever come through LSU... in any sport. The PMAC's top 5 attendance dates all fall during her four year career. The Olympic Gold Medalist, WNBA 1st round draft pick overall, and three-time All-American led the Lady Tigers to three straight final four appearances. Her electrifying ball skills and crowd pleasing playmaking abilities dazzled LSU basketball fans from 2002-2006. What a pleasure it was to be in attendance when all of her efforts were recognized in front of a large crowd at the PMAC Jan. 24.
