Flau’jae Johnson will be celebrated on Thursday night at Louisiana State University’s Pete Maravich Assembly Center as the LSU Tigers face off against Tennessee in their final regular-season home game. This special evening is dedicated to Johnson, who has been a vital player for the Tigers since joining as a freshman, contributing significantly to the program’s first national championship win in 2023. Throughout that remarkable season, she started all 36 games, averaging 11.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists, and was honored as the SEC Freshman of the Year.
Since the championship, Johnson has remained a core element of the team, participating in two additional Elite Eight appearances. As teammates departed for graduation or transfers, she chose to stay, becoming the program’s key anchor and the last remaining starter from the 2023 championship team. Despite being eligible for the professional league after her junior year, Johnson opted to return for her senior season with the aim of honing her leadership abilities and enhancing her prospects in the upcoming WNBA draft, where she is anticipated to be a potential lottery pick.
Her performance has consistently improved throughout her collegiate career, culminating in an impressive average of 18.6 points per game for the 2024-25 season. Currently, she is averaging 14.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists while shooting an impressive 47.3 percent from the field. As her senior year progresses, Johnson has already garnered 1,565 career points, placing her 11th on the all-time scoring list at LSU. With her current trajectory, she has a strong chance to become one of the top five scorers in the school’s history, a promising milestone that highlights her growth and potential for future success.
This tribute not only honors Johnson’s individual achievements but also reflects her unwavering commitment to LSU and her teammates, making this event a celebration of her remarkable college journey.