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Chloe Larry and Mikaylah Williams teamed up in an extremely successful run for the Parkway High girls basketball program, and now they’ll play together again at LSU.
Williams will enter her senior season with the Tigers as the team’s undisputed leader with a long resume of accomplishment at LSU.
Larry – a pivotal figure in two Parkway state championships — was announced Tuesday as a new addition to the program, with two seasons of eligibility left after transferring from Tennessee Tech.
LSU coach Kim Mulkey announced Larry’s addition to the team.
“I’m excited to welcome Chloe to LSU,” Mulkey said. “She brings an incredible work ethic, strong leadership, and a natural ability to elevate those around her. I have no doubt she will work tirelessly to represent the purple and gold with pride.”
In her two seasons at Tennessee Tech, Larry had immediate impact as one of the best freshmen in the Ohio Valley Conference, Larry was named to the 2024-25 OVC All-Newcomer Team after averaging 11.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest in her opening campaign.
She was OVC Freshman of the Week four times through the season.
Larry made 30 starts in 31 appearances. LSU coaches said Larry has the ability to get her shot off at all three levels, including behind the 3-point arc. In her first collegiate season, Larry knocked down 35-of-98 (35.7 percent) from distance.
As a sophomore, she started 26 times in 27 appearances and averaged 13.6 points per game. Larry was named to the All-OVC second team, ranking ninth in the conference in scoring, fifth in free throw percentage and seventh in 3-pointers made.
Larry combined with Williams to lead Parkway to the 2023 LHSAA Non-Select Division I state championship.
In the following year when Williams moved on to the collegiate ranks, Larry guided the Lady Panthers to a second consecutive state title. She hit a 60-foot 3-pointer to win a semifinal battle in overtime and was a repeat All-State pick after earning state tournament Outstanding Player honors.
The 5-8 guard was a very accomplished three-sport athlete at Parkway, also starring in softball and track and field.