Flau’jae Johnson Gets Candid on Final LSU Run While Chasing WNBA Dream

That shift in mindset has clearly shaped how she’s approaching every game. And with this being her last season, Johnson really is making it count.

Her dominant run against Texas women’s basketball on Sunday stands as a testament to it; she put up 24 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, helping the LSU Tigers women’s basketball reach the Sweet 16 after scoring 44 points across two tournament games.

Moreover, as the only remaining player from LSU’s 2023 title team and a projected first-round WNBA pick, Flau’jae Johnson further received a standing ovation in an emotional final home game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

The moment became even more powerful when she nearly fell into the arms of head coach Kim Mulkey, who was visibly emotional while subbing her out for the final time on that court.

Flau’jae Johnson Opens Up After Emotional LSU Exit

After her senior season ended in Baton Rouge, Flau’jae Johnson got emotional and admitted, “I lost it. I knew I was going to lose it but I was holding strong,”

Head Coach Kim Mulkey was having the feels as well, praising Johnson’s loyalty, especially in a time when players often move between programs.

She highlighted how Johnson stayed committed and made a real impact on the community, adding, “I was trying not to cry.”