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Former LSU commit Esmery Martinez signs with Arizona women’s basketball

Former West Virginia forward Esmery Martinez seemed to have everything mapped out. On April 24, LSU announced that she was transferring to Baton Rouge to play for Kim Mulkey. Not so fast. Martinez will be an Arizona Wildcat instead.

Welcome to Tucson, Esmery!

We are so happy you’re a Wildcat! u2b07ufe0f#MadeForIt x #LeaveALegacy pic.twitter.com/1JMVLncYpd— Arizona Women's Basketball (@ArizonaWBB) May 4, 2022

When Martinez’s commitment to LSU was announced, Mulkey said, “She is a versatile player that can play a multitude of positions.