Flau鈥檍ae Johnson, a talented guard from LSU, was selected eighth overall in the WNBA Draft by the Golden State Valkyries and subsequently traded to the Seattle Storm. This marks the third consecutive year an LSU player has been chosen in the first round, totaling 25 players drafted from the program. Johnson finished her impressive college career with over 2,000 points and was a standout contributor on both offense and defense. Notably, she led the Tigers to break scoring records and earned several accolades, including All-SEC First Team recognition.

By the Numbers
  • Johnson scored over 2,000 points in her collegiate career, finishing with 2,063 points.
  • She was a key part of LSU鈥檚 offense, helping the team average 95 points per game, an SEC record.
State of Play
  • The WNBA season is set to commence on May 8.
  • Johnson became the 7th LSU player drafted during Coach Kim Mulkey's tenure with the team.
What's Next

Johnson will begin her professional career with the Seattle Storm, where she can leverage her college success to impact the team's performance in the upcoming WNBA season.

Bottom Line

Flau鈥檍ae Johnson's transition to the WNBA represents an exciting opportunity for both her and the Seattle Storm, reinforcing LSU's strong presence in women's basketball and setting expectations for her future contributions on the court.