Raigyne Louis

Raigyne Louis (born September 3, 1994) is an American professional basketball player. She was drafted by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2018 WNBA draft. She played college basketball at LSU.

Raigyne Louis
Personal information
Born (1994-09-03) September 3, 1994
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Career information
High schoolAmerican Heritage
(Plantation & Delray Beach)
College
  • LSU (2013–2018)
WNBA draft2018 / Round: 3 / Pick: 25th overall
Selected by the Las Vegas Aces
Playing career2018–present
PositionGuard
Career history
2018Las Vegas Aces
Career highlights and awards
  • All-SEC First Team (2018)
  • SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2017)
  • All-SEC Second Team (2017)
  • 2x SEC All-Defensive Team (2017, 2018)
  • All-SEC Freshman Team (2014)

College career

Louis came out of high school as the 18th overall ranked recruit per ESPN's HoopGurlz Top 100. She was the 6th overall guard in the class, as well.[1] Louis committed to LSU after also taking official visits to Miami, Oklahoma, and South Carolina.[2] Louis became the highest guard signed by LSU since Allison Hightower in 2006.[3]

Louis was named to the SEC All-Freshman team during her first season in Baton Rouge.[4] During the 2016–2017 season, Louis had one of her best season for the Tigers. She was named to the All-SEC 2nd Team, All-Defensive Team, and was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Year.[5] She finished off her career at LSU by making the All-SEC 1st Team.[6]

In 2020, Louis was ranked in the Top 44 LSU Athletes of the Decade at #43 by LSU SB Nation.[7]

Professional career

Las Vegas Aces

Louis was drafted in the 3rd Round of the 2018 WNBA draft by the Las Vegas Aces.[8] Louis impressed Head Coach Bill Laimbeer with her defensive intensity during training camp. Laimbeer stated that "she was probably the best defender we have in camp."[9] Louis made the Aces's opening night roster, but was waived later in May to make room for players returning from their overseas commitments.[10]

WNBA career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game  RPG  Rebounds per game
 APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game  BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game
 TO  Turnovers per game  FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 Bold  Career high ° League leader

Regular season
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2018† Las Vegas 2010.5.400.000.6672.00.50.50.02.03.0
Career 1 year, 1 team 2010.5.400.000.6672.00.50.50.02.03.0

Personal life

Louis married LSU football player Lamar Louis in July 2017.[11]

References
  1. "2013 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings - espnW 100". ESPN.com. ESPN. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  2. Hansen, Chris (16 November 2012). "Moncrief Commits to LSU". miamisunsbasketball.com. Miami Suns Basketball. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  3. "#11 RAIGYNE LOUIS". lsusports.com. LSU. 8 July 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  4. "Women's Basketball Awards Announced". secsports.com. SEC Sports. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  5. "2017 SEC Women's Basketball Awards announced". secsports.com. SEC Sports. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  6. "2018 SEC Women's Basketball Awards announced". secsports.com. SEC Sports. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  7. "Top 44 LSU Athletes of the Decade: #43 Raigyne Moncrief-Louis". andthevalleyshook.com. SB Nation. 3 June 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  8. "Louis Selected By Las Vegas Aces in 2018 WNBA Draft". lsusports.com. LSU. 11 July 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  9. Gordon, Sam (9 May 2018). "Aces rookie Raigyne Louis emerges as top perimeter defender". reviewjournal.com. Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  10. Spruill, Tammy (27 May 2018). "Hoops Happening: Today in women's basketball (and beyond) — Sunday May 27, 2018". swishappeal.com. Swish Appeal. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  11. "Raigyne Louis". susports.net. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
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