Flau'Jae Johnson was selected No. 8 overall by the Golden State Valkyries in the 2026 WNBA Draft. The former LSU guard is recognized as one of the top scorers in the country, finishing her college career with 2,063 points.
In the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday, the Golden State Valkyries selected Flau'Jae Johnson at No. 8 overall. The former LSU women's basketball guard is officially headed to the professional level.
Johnson was projected as a first-round pick for much of her collegiate career. Some mock drafts had her going in the top five, especially as she cemented herself as one of the most prolific scorers in the country.
After four years in Baton Rouge, Johnson finished at No. 5 on LSU's all-time leading scorers list. She racked up 2,063 points over her time playing for head coach Kim Mulkey, shooting 46.7% from the field and averaging 14.6 points per game.
A four-year starter, Johnson helped LSU win the first national championship in program history as a freshman. Her best scoring year came as a junior, averaging 18.6 points per game. She increased her effectiveness from beyond the arc in 2025-26, shooting a career-best 39.3%, and on defense.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU star Flau'Jae Johnson selected No. 8 overall in WNBA Draft
Flau'Jae Johnson scored 2,063 points during her time at LSU, averaging 14.6 points per game with a shooting percentage of 46.7%.
Flau'Jae Johnson was drafted by the Golden State Valkyries as the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
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