LSU's Flau'jae Johnson nears end of college career with Tigers loyal to one program
Authored by lion-bet.net, 19 Mar 2026
Flau'jae Johnson has remained with Louisiana State University since committing to the Tigers on July 23, 2021, defying frequent player movement in the Name, Image and Likeness era of college basketball.[1][2]
The guard from Savannah, Georgia, was a McDonald's All-American in 2022 and the first such recruit signed by coach Kim Mulkey after she joined LSU from Baylor.[1][3] Johnson contributed to LSU's 102-85 win over Iowa for the 2023 NCAA Division I women's basketball championship as a freshman.[4]
Mulkey, who has won four national titles across her coaching career (three at Baylor, one at LSU), praised Johnson's loyalty on senior night, calling her decision to stay and graduate rare in modern college athletics.[3][5]
Johnson, listed as a redshirt junior for the 2024-25 season, balances basketball with her music career, having signed with Roc Nation, and NIL deals including one with the Unrivaled women's 3-on-3 league set to launch in 2025.[1][6]
LSU plays home games at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[1] Johnson recently played against Tennessee there on February 26, 2026.[7]
Teammate Izzy Besselman credited Johnson's work ethic for motivating the locker room.[7] Johnson emphasized preferring competition with All-Americans under a championship coach over easier scoring opportunities elsewhere.
The Tigers earned a No. 2 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament Sacramento regional and face 15th-seeded Jacksonville State in the first round.[7]
Sources
- LSU Athletics
Flau'jae Johnson - Women's Basketball
Accessed October 2024
https://lsusports.net/sports/wbball/roster/player/flaujae-johnson - 247Sports
Flau'jae Johnson Basketball Recruiting Profile
July 23, 2021
https://247sports.com/player/flaujae-johnson-46055304/ - Fox News Digital
LSU star Flau'jae Johnson says unrivaled league 'changing the game' as she joins NIL partnership (contextual reference to Mulkey comments)
Accessed November 2024
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/lsu-star-flaujae-johnson-defies-transfer-portal-trend-remains-loyal-tigers - NCAA.com
2023 NCAA Division