“She need to join the WNBA with Paige”: College hoops fans react as LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson shows her support at NBA2K Summer League

BET Awards 2025 Media House - Day 2 - Source: Getty
LSu Tigers' Flau’jae Johnson - Source: Image via Getty

LSU Tigers guard Flau’jae Johnson continues to capture attention, this time off the court. The NBA shared a clip on social media from the NBA2K Summer League on Saturday in Las Vegas. Johnson wore a red Los Angeles Dodgers cap with a grey hoodie and a pair of glasses as she posed for the camera with the peace sign.

Ad

Johnson sat courtside during the Philadelphia 76ers' matchup against the Charlotte Hornets.

“@flaujae showing her support at #NBA2KSummerLeague in Las Vegas!” the caption read.
Ad

Fans reacted in the comments section as they praised Johnson and called for her quick entry into the WNBA.

“She need to join the WNBA with Paige (Bueckers), not on the same team but she should be in the league too 💯,” a fan commented, referencing the Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers.
“Flaujae need to hurry up & go to the WNBA 💯,” another fan added.
Ad

Fans expressed their belief in Johnson's ability to take the step to the professional level. She averaged 18.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists while shooting 46.8% for LSU last season.

“That girl be hoop’n 💯,” another fan said.
“We LOVE Flaujae!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.” one fan said.
“That girl is the champion and now she is a gold medalist ❤️❤️,” another fan said.
College hoops fans react as LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson shows her support at NBA2K Summer League - Image source: Instagram/@nba
College hoops fans react as LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson shows her support at NBA2K Summer League - Image source: Instagram/@nba

Fans continued their admiration for Johnson’s style, presence and beauty. She will return to LSU for her senior season. Last season, she was named a third-team All-American by AP and helped LSU to the Elite Eight before losing to UCLA in the NCAA Tournament.

Ad

Flau’jae Johnson wins gold, helps Team USA go undefeated at FIBA Women’s AmeriCup

On July 7, LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson celebrated on Instagram her newest accomplishment as she helped Team USA secure a gold medal at the 2024 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup in Santiago, Chile.

The win marked Johnson’s first international gold medal, as Team USA went a perfect 7-0 in the tournament, solidifying its run with a 92-84 win over Brazil on the same day of the post.

Ad

The tournament featured 12 top collegiate players representing the U.S, as Johnson made the most of her opportunities. She averaged 4.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists across the seven games.

“Wow, something amazing I can add to my resume: 1X GOLD MEDALIST 🥇!” Johnson wrote.
Ad

Her best game came on July 4 against the Dominican Republic, when she put up 22 points, seven rebounds and two assists. The performance made her the ninth player in USA AmeriCup history to score 20 or more points in a game, highlighting her offensive potential.

The gold medal game was a rematch of a past rivalry as both Team USA and Brazil entered with 6-0 records. Historically, Brazil had dominated the matchup, leading the AmeriCup series 6-3, including two wins over the U.S. in the 2023 edition, in the group phase and the gold medal game.

Dawn Staley, Geno Auriemma, or Kim Mulkey - who is NCAAW's highest-paid coach? Find out here

Edited by Victor R. Lopez M.
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
down arrow icon
More
bell-icon Manage notifications