The WNBA free agency nearly shaped the franchises’ rosters, keeping particular slots open for the possible draft picks. Analyst Chiney Ogwumike tried to get information on the first overall pick from the Dallas Wings’ GM and her former coach, Curt Miller, but the players are also in the unknown for their future, and Flau’Jae Johnson opened up about it in a recent interview.
The LSU star is one of the top prospects in the upcoming WNBA draft, providing playmaking, scoring, and perimeter defense to the roster. When asked about her thoughts about the draft night, she gave an honest answer, showing the jitters of a newcomer in the league.
Flau’Jae Johnson With Clear Idea About Her Draft
At the start of the 2025-26 NCA Season, the senior guard set a goal for herself to be the top pick in the WNBA draft. Though the program failed to make it to the final four, Johnson received praise for her gameplay and leadership.
Two nights before the actual draft, the player had a different answer, as she said, “My mindset right now is really just like I can’t control any of that. So, like I’m not even thinking about that. I’m just like honestly, I’m like whoever picked me, I’m grateful, you know, to even have an opportunity to play in the WNBA. Like that sounds crazy. And then whoever doesn’t pick me, like you know we I get to see them all the time, you know, I get to play them.”
Midway into the season, the player expressed a desire to play for the Toronto Tempo or Atlanta Dream team, looking to maximize her potential as a pro player. But her recent answer would rather be perfect, as players don’t have much control over the draft picks.
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The WNBA mock draft has the 22-year-old landing a much higher first-round pick, and her career so far hints at a strong senior-level performance as well. While the player is looking to enter the bigger league, she made a massive impact on the LSU program and recently received a special honor from the city.
Flau’Jae Johnson Receives Key to Baton Rouge
On her final home game, not only was the player in tears, but the fanbase also showed love for their champion star. On Friday, Mayor-President Sid Edwards presented Johnson with the key to the city and declared April 9th as ‘Flau’jae Johnson Day’.
From Baton Rouge, LA to @TheShedNY 🗽
— WNBA (@WNBA) April 9, 2026
Flau’jae Johnson is officially invited to the 2026 #WNBADraft presented by State Street Investment Management SPY
📺 Tune in April 13 at 7:00pm/ET on @ESPN to see where her next chapter begins! pic.twitter.com/LzNnI7XrMt
It was the highest honor for the youngster for her achievements and contributions to the community, highlighting the importance of supporting and celebrating local talent. Her popularity as a player and even as a rapper is off the roof, and she would look to live up to the hype in the league, too.