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LSU basketball star Flau’Jae Johnson to perform at ESPYs

LSU star Flau’Jae Johnson will take the stage at the ESPYs on Thursday night.

LSU basketball star [autotag]Flau’Jae Johnson[/autotag] has made a name for herself on and off the court. She’s played a pivotal role in LSU’s tournament success the last two years, while also building a career as a musician.

Johnson’s rap career has become more than just a side hustle and she’ll take another step on Thursday night, performing live at ESPN’s ESPY Awards.

Flau’Jae took to social media to announce the news on Wednesday. The performance comes on the heel of Johnson’s recent album release titled “Best of Both Worlds.”

The record was nine tracks and featured a collaboration with Lil Wayne with Johnson adding to her list of impressive collaborators that already included NLE Choppa.

With [autotag]Angel Reese[/autotag] gone, Johnson is ready to step into the spotlight for LSU. Her talents away from the court will continue to provide LSU women’s basketball with social media exposure.

A hoist of stars left college basketball this year. That leaves room for Johnson to take the next step.

On the court, Johnson averaged 14.9 points per game last year. That was up from the 11 she averaged as a freshman.

LSU will count on her next year as the Tigers look to make a return to the Final Four under [autotag]Kim Mulkey[/autotag].

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Flau’jae Johnson posted a self-deprecating TikTok referencing an LSU-South Carolina skirmish

At least they’re aware that the whole LSU-South Carolina scuffle was WILD.

Yes, LSU star Flau’jae Johnson and her brother really posted a TikTok poking fun at a huge scuffle during a game with South Carolina earlier this year.

In March, the Lady Tigers and the Gamecocks got into a benches-clearing skirmish after Kamilla Cardoso pushed Flau’jae to the ground. The whole thing was completely WILD and ended with Kim Mulkey and Angel Reese doubling down on their responses to the melee, Dawn Staley apologizing and a ref’s reaction that inspired so many memes.

Lost in all of the chaos was Flau’jae Johnson’s brother, Trayron Milton, getting arrested for entering the court. He pushed Cardoso and allegedly stepped on the shoulders of an employee — all seemingly in defense of his sister. But it appears that Flau’jae doesn’t hold any ill will towards what happened because she and Trayron dropped a TikTok poking fun at themselves ahead of the 2024 season.

@traymilz

she thinks she’s a comedian

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LSU star Flau’jae Johnson part of inaugural BET Culture Class

Flau’jae Johnson is also a nominee for the BET Sportswoman of the Year Award.

[autotag]Flau’jae Johnson[/autotag] is a star on the court for the LSU women’s basketball team, and she could be poised to become one of the nation’s best players as a junior next season.

But Johnson has also had quite a big impact off the court. She manages her brand as one of the highest-valued athletes in the nation when it comes to NIL, and her interests extend outside of basketball, including her budding music career.

She’s also a budding rap star, and her debut EP “Best of Both Worlds” was released earlier this week in collaboration with Lil Wayne.

Johnson has been announced as part of the inaugural “BET Culture Class ’24,” a group of creators who “represent a diverse spectrum of Black culture, spanning music, comedy, social media, sports, fashion, food, politics, community, and wellness.”

She and the rest of the class will feature heavily in the annual BET Awards, which take place on Sunday night. Johnson is also on the ballot for Sportswoman of the Year at those awards, joined by former LSU athletes [autotag]Angel Reese[/autotag] (Johnson’s college teammate) and sprinter [autotag]Sha’Carri Richardson[/autotag], who will make her Olympic debut in Paris next month.

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LSU women’s basketball star Flau’jae Johnson releases debut EP in collaboration with Lil Wayne

Flau’jae Johnson released her debut EP “Best of Both Worlds” on Friday.

With Angel Reese moving on to the WNBA, [autotag]Flau’jae Johnson[/autotag] could be poised to emerge as the LSU women’s basketball team’s biggest star next season.

But the rising junior guard from Savannah, Georgia, isn’t just making headlines for her stellar play on the court. She’s also pursuing her music career, rapping under the stage name “Flau’jae.” And on Friday, Johnson’s debut EP, titled “Best of Both Worlds,” was released in collaboration with Louisiana native Lil Wayne.

The title of the EP, which features nine songs in total, is a reference to Johnson having to manage the life of a college basketball player while also building her off-court brand, which includes her music career.

Johnson recently spoke with Rolling Stone ahead of the release of her EP, explaining how her discipline as a basketball player helps her in other aspects of her life.

“Basketball has made me have a certain discipline in my life that helps me demolish the music side. It’s taught me that you work at something every day, you put the hours in, you just fall in love with the process.” Johnson said.

Johnson, a Second Team All-SEC selection this past season, is one of the biggest names in the country, both in terms of performance and NIL value. Her profile is only set to increase in the future, and she seems to be doing a good job of managing to wear multiple hats.

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LSU star Flau’jae Johnson talks to Rolling Stone about debut EP

Rolling Stone did a feature on LSU star Flau’jae Johnson with the release of her new EP.

LSU guard [autotag]Flau’jae Johnson[/autotag] has made a name for herself on and off the court. As a true freshman, she helped lead LSU to a national title. As a sophomore, she emerged as one of the nation’s top shooting guards during LSU’s run to the Elite Eight.

But basketball isn’t her only talent. The Savannah, Georgia, native appeared on America’s Got Talent when she was just 14. And since arriving at LSU, her music career has continued to take off.

With the release of her new EP, Johnson spoke to Rolling Stone for a feature story. Johnson discussed how she isn’t letting her basketball career hold back her musical one and vice versa.

“This is me trying to show that I am the one that can do both,” Johnson told Rolling Stone.

The EP is titled “Best of Both Worlds,” which Johnson said referenced her ability to excel in the gym and in the studio.

She went on to say the game of basketball has made her a better musician.

“Basketball has made me have a certain discipline in my life that helps me demolish the music side. It’s taught me that you work at something every day, you put the hours in, you just fall in love with the process.” Johnson said.

With [autotag]Angel Reese[/autotag] off to the WNBA, Johnson is set to be the key piece of LSU’s 2024-25 squad as the Tigers look to make another deep run in the NCAA Tournament.

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LSU’s Flau’Jae Johnson explains analytical approach to NIL valuation, brand-building

Flau’Jae Johnson explained her approach as one of the top NIL athletes in the nation.

With Angel Reese moving on to the WNBA, [autotag]Flau’Jae Johnson[/autotag] could be set for a massive season as the face of the LSU women’s basketball team.

Johnson has a lot on her plate as she’s also managing one of the top NIL profiles in the country. Between her budding music career and a number of high-profile brand deals, Johnson is one of the highest-valued athletes in the nation when it comes to NIL.

According to On3’s valuation, she ranks 13th in the nation at $1.2 million.

Johnson recently explained how she approaches NIL, taking an analytical approach to building her brand while also relying heavily on her team of advisors.

“Determining the value for NIL deals is something I take very seriously,” Johnson told On3. “Between my music career and brand endorsements, my deals amount to about $4.5 million, which gives a substantial indication of my market value. While I stay actively involved in understanding this value, I heavily rely on my team of advisors, including my representation, to negotiate deals that reflect my worth accurately. They use a combination of market trends, my performance metrics, and personal brand impact to evaluate opportunities.”

It’s a lot to deal with in addition to being the star of one of the top teams in the nation, but it’s an element of the game modern athletes now have to deal with.

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LSU women’s basketball set to face Stanford in ACC/SEC challenge

LSU women’s basketball will face Stanford in this year’s SEC/ACC challenge.

The 2024-25 schedule for LSU women’s basketball is starting to take shape. On Wednesday, LSU announced the Tigers would host Stanford in this year’s SEC/ACC challenge.

The game will take place at the PMAC on Thursday, Dec. 5. This is the second annual SEC/ACC challenge after LSU played host to Virginia Tech last year.

Stanford, its first year in the ACC, will beef up LSU’s nonconference schedule. The Cardinal went 30-6 last year and finished No. 9 in the AP Poll. The offense was among the best in the country, scoring 77.5 points per game.

The SEC doesn’t always offer a ton of quad one win opportunities, so capitalizing on the nonconference slate will be critical.

However, the Stanford program will look different. Head coach Tara VanDerveer retired and star forward Cameron Brink is in the WNBA.

LSU will enter the year with championship expectations again. [autotag]Angel Reese[/autotag] turned pro and [autotag]Hailey Van Lith[/autotag] hit the transfer portal, but superstar guard [autotag]Flau’Jae Johnson[/autotag] is back along with [autotag]Aneesah Morrow[/autotag].

LSU’s full schedule is yet to be released.

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Flau’Jae Johnson tells Stephen A. Smith growth of women’s basketball has been ‘life-changing’

Flau’Jae Johnson explained how the growth of women’s basketball has impacted her life off the court.

Women’s basketball, both at the collegiate and WNBA levels, is arguably the fastest-growing sport in America right now.

LSU has been at the forefront of that growth with players like [autotag]Angel Reese[/autotag] and [autotag]Flau’Jae Johnson[/autotag] becoming some of the most well-known and highly valued athletes in the nation when it comes to NIL.

The latter recently appeared for an interview with Stephen A. Smith in which she explained how the growth of the game has directly impacted her, calling it “life-changing.”

“It’s honestly been life-changing. I’m not going to lie,” Johnson said, per On3. “And I’m in the midst of it, but I’m still a fan of the game. I’m still a fan of seeing Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese — like all of these figures change the game and to be a part of it, as a fan first, is so dope even doing stuff like this. So just coming up into it and being able to impact it has been amazing.”

Johnson said the timing of her rise to prominence was convenient as it coincided with the advent of NIL in college sports.

“It was a perfect time,” Johnson said. “That’s when it started to become big. Everybody thought the men are going to be the face of NIL and then boom — the women, we started running it, and getting all of the brand deals … Everybody watches women’s sports now.”

Johnson returns to LSU for her junior season in 2024-25, and she could be poised to become one of the best players in the nation this season.

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LSU women’s basketball in the top 10 of On3’s post-spring rankings

Despite their losses, the Tigers have a promising roster once again in 2024-25.

The LSU women’s basketball team is set for some major losses after its Elite Eight run in 2023-24.

The leader of the team, forward [autotag]Angel Reese[/autotag], has moved on as she was the seventh overall pick in the WNBA draft. The Tigers also lost another starter in point guard [autotag]Hailey Van Lith[/autotag], who opted to enter the transfer portal and is now at TCU.

But the cupboard isn’t bare. LSU returns star [autotag]Flau’Jae Johnson[/autotag] and promising second-year player [autotag]Mikaylah Williams[/autotag] along with another large portal class of experienced players.

On3’s Talia Goodman recently ranked the top 25 teams in the country after spring, and the Tigers remain in the top 10, coming in at No. 7.

LSU brought in another major portal haul, but that didn’t quite jive the way the Tigers hoped it would last season. Hopefully, this loaded group of Shayeann Day-Wilson (Miami), Kailyn Gilbert (Arizona), Jersey Wolfenbarger (Arkansas) and Mjracle Sheppard (Mississippi State) will adjust to their roles. The Tigers may struggle following the departures of Angel Reese (WNBA) and Hailey van Lith (portal) but the transfers they landed should help ease that transition.

LSU still returns a group of high-level talent in Flau’jae Johnson, Aneesah Morrow and Mikaylah Williams. The Tigers are primed for success yet again but need to make sure the team chemistry is strong among newcomers.

Last season didn’t quite pan out how many expected for LSU, but this still looks like a team that could be poised for a deep run once again in 2024-25.

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Flau’jae Johnson and Hailey Van Lith collaborate for NIL deal

Flau’Jae Johnson and Hailey Van Lith are no longer teammates on the court, but they’re still working together in the NIL field.

[autotag]Hailey Van Lith[/autotag] and [autotag]Flau’jae Johnson[/autotag] are no longer teammates on the court, but they’re still working together in the NIL field.

Van Lith and Johnson collaborated on an NIL deal with Apple Cash. A commercial made for social media shows the two having a conversation with Johnson poking fun at Van Lith’s baking.

These two have been at the forefront of NIL in women’s college basketball so seeing them strike a deal with a major company like Apple is no surprise. According to On3, Johnson has the 14th-best NIL valuation in college sports at 1.2 million. With some stars moving on to the WNBA, that makes her the top name in women’s basketball.

Johnson is one of two LSU athletes in the top 20, joined by [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag].

Van Lith, who recently transferred to TCU, sits 70th per On3’s NIL 100.

Johnson and Van Lith made an Elite Eight run together at LSU last year before falling to Caitlin Clark and Iowa.

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