A statue of LSU legend Seimone Augustus shooting a basketball was unveiled in front of a large crowd outside of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Sunday. Augustus is considered the greatest women’s basketball player ever from Louisiana and is humbled by the honor.
“I’m still trying to wrap up my mind around what’s happening, everyone is excited, obviously so many people here in Baton Rouge have followed my career since Biddy Ball days, so this is a celebration for everyone,” said Augustus.
Augustus led LSU to three straight final four appearances from 2004 to 2006 and was the consensus national player of the year her final two seasons. The legend of Augustus grew before she arrived at LSU, after standout seasons at Capitol High School in Baton Rouge. Associate Head Coach Bob Starkey was on LSU’s staff when Augustus signed.
“I think (former LSU baseball coach and athletic director) Skip Bertman summed it up the most that she was the most influential recruit in the history of LSU athletics, that’s a powerful statement and I think it’s true,” said Starkey.
Augustus is the first female athlete with a statue on LSU’s campus.
“With the right work ethic, the right amount of perseverance, the right mentality, the right sacrifice, many things are possible and I’m living proof of that,” said Augustus.
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