Long Beach State University Athletics
Long Beach State Women's Basketball Signs Lara Perian To 2026-27 Class
6/9/2026 9:37:00 AM | Women's Basketball
The Beach has added another international playmaker to its 2026-27 class with the signing of Romanian guard Lara Perian
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Long Beach State has officially signed Lara Perian, a 5-9 guard from Romania who brings professional experience and international competition to the Beach.
Lara Perian | Guard | 5-9 | Romania
Perian arrives at Long Beach State after competing in Romania's top professional league, where she earned valuable experience against veteran competition while still in her teens. A versatile perimeter player capable of impacting the game on both ends of the floor, she has developed through Romania's national team system while continuing to compete at the professional level.
During the 2024-25 season, Perian appeared in 15 games in Romania's Liga Nationala, averaging 5.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 49.2 percent from the field and 90.5 percent from the free throw line. Among her top performances were an 18-point effort against Bra?ov, a 15-point game in a second meeting with Bra?ov, and a 10-point outing against Cluj-Napoca.
On the international stage, Perian has represented Romania as a member of the country's U18 National Team. Most recently, she competed at the 2025 FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket Division B Championship in Lithuania, averaging 4.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while helping Romania compete against some of Europe's top emerging talent.
Head Coach Minyon Moore on Perian:
Lara Perian | Guard | 5-9 | Romania
Perian arrives at Long Beach State after competing in Romania's top professional league, where she earned valuable experience against veteran competition while still in her teens. A versatile perimeter player capable of impacting the game on both ends of the floor, she has developed through Romania's national team system while continuing to compete at the professional level.
During the 2024-25 season, Perian appeared in 15 games in Romania's Liga Nationala, averaging 5.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 49.2 percent from the field and 90.5 percent from the free throw line. Among her top performances were an 18-point effort against Bra?ov, a 15-point game in a second meeting with Bra?ov, and a 10-point outing against Cluj-Napoca.
On the international stage, Perian has represented Romania as a member of the country's U18 National Team. Most recently, she competed at the 2025 FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket Division B Championship in Lithuania, averaging 4.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while helping Romania compete against some of Europe's top emerging talent.
Head Coach Minyon Moore on Perian:
"We are very excited for Lara to join our family! Lara is a talented and skilled guard with tremendous potential, and we believe she has a very bright future ahead of her. While she will be joining us as a true freshman, her experience competing overseas has prepared her to make an immediate impact at the collegiate level. Welcome to the Beach, Lara!"
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