Flau'jae Johnson, a guard for the LSU Tigers women's basketball team, committed to the program on November 12, 2020, and enrolled in June 2021.[1][2] Entering the 2025-26 season, her fifth year of eligibility, she has remained with LSU without entering the transfer portal, defying trends in the Name, Image and Likeness era.
Johnson, a McDonald's All-American from Savannah, Georgia, buried her pet bearded dragon named "Four" — referencing her jersey number — on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, underscoring her personal ties to the school.[3]
Coach Kim Mulkey, who won a national championship with LSU in 2023 after three at Baylor, praised Johnson on senior night for being the first McDonald's All-American she signed at LSU and for staying four years to graduate.[4]
Johnson, also a recording artist signed to Roc Nation since May 2023, has partnered with the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league.[5][6] She balances basketball with music, brand deals and film study in her routine.
Teammate Izzy Besselman described Johnson's work ethic as motivational for the locker room.[7] Johnson has emphasized preferring to compete against top talent under a championship coach over easier scoring opportunities elsewhere.
Mulkey's program competes in the Southeastern Conference. LSU won the 2023 NCAA Division I women's basketball title.[1][2]
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Article/page title: Flau'jae Johnson - 2024-25 Women's Basketball Roster
Publication date: Ongoing (accessed March 2025)
Direct URL: https://lsusports.net/sports/wbball/roster/season/2024-25/player/flaujae-johnson - Publisher/Organization name: Wikipedia
Article/page title: Flau'jae Johnson
Publication date: Accessed March 2025
Direct URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flau%27jae_Johnson - Publisher/Organization name: On3
Article/page title: Flau'jae Johnson's unique bond with LSU runs deeper than basketball
Publication date: March 30, 2023
Direct URL: https://www.on3.com/news/flaujae-johnsons-unique-bond-with-lsu-runs-deeper-than-basketball/ - Publisher/Organization name: LSU Sports
Article/page title: Mulkey, Johnson Honored on Senior Night
Publication date: February 2025 (approximate based on season)
Direct URL: https://lsusports.net/ - Publisher/Organization name: Roc Nation
Article/page title: Roc Nation Announces Signing of Flau'jae
Publication date: May 9, 2023
Direct URL: https://www.rocnation.com/roc-nation-announces-signing-of-flaujae/ - Publisher/Organization name: Unrivaled
Article/page title: Flau'jae Johnson NIL Partnership Announcement
Publication date: November 2024
Direct URL: https://www.unrivaled.basketball/ - Publisher/Organization name: Yahoo Sports
Article/page title: LSU's Flau'jae Johnson balancing rap career, basketball stardom
Publication date: February 2025
Direct URL: https://sports.yahoo.com/
