Flau’jae Johnson emerges as LSU's new star player

Flau’jae Johnson, a standout basketball player at LSU, is stepping into the spotlight as a new superstar. This comes after her teammate, Angel Reese, left for the WNBA. Johnson has stepped up her game, averaging nearly 19 points per game this season. Johnson was part of the LSU team that won a national title in 2023, but her friendship with Reese has changed since Reese turned pro. Johnson admits they are not as close as before. Despite this, she has continued to shine, becoming one of the highest earners in college sports through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. Her NIL valuation is around $1.5 million. At 5 feet 10 inches, Johnson is the second-highest earning woman in college sports, just behind gymnastics star Olivia Dunne. She's featured in a documentary series about LSU and is also pursuing a rap career. She is signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and released her latest album earlier this year. Flau’jae is the daughter of rapper Camoflauge, who was tragically killed before she was born. This background influences her music, as she explores themes of love and heartbreak in her songs. Although she has not yet declared for the WNBA Draft, Johnson is considering her options. She discusses her future on her podcast, balancing her love for basketball with her music career. Fans are eager to see what she decides, especially with several top players expected to enter the draft soon, including UConn's Paige Bueckers.