April 3, 2025 – Baton Rouge, LA – In a huge announcement for LSU women’s basketball, star guard Flau’jae Johnson has officially declared that she will return for her senior season and not declare for the 2025 WNBA Draft.
This decision comes after much anticipation and speculation following LSU’s loss to UCLA in the Elite 8 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Johnson, who was a major force for the Tigers throughout the season, had fans holding their breath as they anxiously awaited her final decision.
Despite her eligibility for the WNBA Draft—since she turns 22 this year—Flau’jae has decided to forgo the pros and come back for one more season under coach Kim Mulkey. This decision is a massive win for the Tigers, who will retain their All-American guard and national champion for another year.
“I still want to lead my team to a national title and finish what we started,” Flau’jae said after the decision was made. “Being the leader of this team next season, and having the chance to do it with Mikaylah Williams and our new recruits, means everything to me.”
Flau’jae will lead a squad that now includes the top-rated recruiting class in the nation, highlighted by forward Grace Knox, as the Tigers look to make another title run in 2025-26. With her decision, LSU fans can look forward to an exciting final season from one of the most dynamic players in the country.
Flau’jae Johnson’s decision to return for her senior year marks a pivotal moment for LSU women’s basketball, signaling their continued pursuit of a national championship with one of the best players in the game back at the helm.
