to last that long on both Saban’s and Smart’s staffs, to continuously be promoted, and for Kirby to think highly enough of him to bring him along to Athens — that says a lot about his respect level and coaching ability. Those programs don’t keep people around unless they can flat-out coach and add real value.

The Urbandale native and Waukee Northwest standout is already a state champion, national All-American, and one of the top-ranked players in the 2028 class. Her resume reads like that of a college junior, not a 15-year-old balancing TikToks, youth group, and high school homework.

Torina enters her 15th season at LSU in 2026 with an all-time coaching record of 710–365 over 18 seasons. She has compiled a 581–254 record in Baton Rouge, making her the winningest coach in program history and the only active LSU coach with more than 500 victories.