The end of round 2 of the March Madness games hints at the teams moving to the neutral venues for their championship quest. Many top teams hosted the opening rounds of the tournament, which meant that their seniors played in the final games at their home courts. LSU’s superstar guard Flau’jae Johnson got emotional leaving Baton Rouge as fans gave her a standing ovation for her contributions.
While coach Mulkey highlighted the impact her senior guard had on the team, Johnson also opened up on her final season as she tries to push for a deeper run in the competition.
Flau’Jae Johnson On Her Final Season With LSU Tigers
March Madness games are making players sweat on every possession, perfect every gameplay, and even show up at clutch moments to push for the glory. As for the senior players, the situation is even more intense, and the LSU guard highlighted the same in her recent interview.
Reflecting on her final season, Johnson said, “It’s a sense of urgency this year that feels different. Last year, it was like ‘I’ve got another year,’ but now? It’s over with. It’s a different type of feeling.”
The star won a championship in her very first season with the program, helping Angel Reese and co lift the trophy. Now she is with another set of talented stars, but the aim remains the same.
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Playing in her final season, Flau’jae Johnson earns Naismith Player of the Year nomination for her program-leading 14.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 steals performance. Although these are not her career high numbers, the player impacted the games in many ways, developing into a complete superstar.
Flau’Jae Johnson Chooses WNBA Sides She Wants To Play For
Before the start of the season, the crafty playmaker mentioned that she wants to challenge for the top draft pick spot. She was one of the top 10 WNBA draft picks, as per the recent mock draft, the player would end up in the top five selections.
When an interviewer asked her about her preferred franchise, the player said, “Honestly, any team that takes a chance on me for real but I am from Georgia, so the Dream would be cool. The Toronto Tempo. They are a new franchise. I feel like that would be cool. Anybody who really want me.”
Right now, the player is focusing on a chance to repeat the 2023 glory for the LSU Tigers, with her offensive game, but all eyes will be on April 13 draft night, determining the future of young NCAAW stars.