Move over Hollywood drama; the real tea is brewing on the hardwood. LSU’s breakout guard Flau’jae Johnson has kicked off her junior season with all the flair and fireworks one could expect. Dropping a career-high 25 points against Eastern Kentucky, she made it clear—this Tiger’s roar is only getting louder. But while the LSU faithful are busy celebrating, WNBA scouts are already imagining her donning a pro jersey.
And guess what? The rumor mill is spinning faster than a Steph Curry three-pointer. The Indiana Fever, a team quietly stacking talent, could be Johnson’s next stomping ground. If you ask her, though, it’s not just about hoops—it’s about vibes. And no one brings the vibes quite like the Fever’s newly appointed head coach, Stephanie White.
Stephanie White: The Player Whisperer
On her podcast Best of Both Worlds, Flau’jae didn’t mince words. “I love Stephanie White,” she gushed, almost like a fangirl meeting her idol at a book signing. White, who once tried to woo Johnson to Vanderbilt, left a lasting impression despite not sealing the deal. Now, with White at the Fever’s helm, Flau’jae sounds like she’s ready to slide into the Fever’s DMs with a “You up?” text.
“Man, Stephanie’s a player’s coach,” Flau’jae said, adding a touch of nostalgia about her high school recruitment days. “If she’d stayed at Vanderbilt, who knows? I might’ve been a Commodore instead of a Tiger. But hey, life’s funny like that.” Yeah, funny—like a TikTok skit about missing the bus and then realizing it’s your day off.
Caitlin Clark and Flau’jae Johnson: The Dynamic Duo?
As if the Fever weren’t tempting enough, there’s another piece of bait: Caitlin Clark. Yes, the Caitlin Clark—queen of buzzer-beaters and no-look passes. Imagine Clark and Johnson on the same team, running the court like a synchronized basketball symphony. It’s the kind of thing that would make even LeBron tweet, “Scary hours.”
Flau’jae isn’t shy about her admiration for Clark either. “Say what you want, but Caitlin’s a superstar,” she said, probably imagining alley-oops and deep threes for days. The two have already been spotted together at All-Star events, sparking rumors that could fuel an entire WNBA subreddit.
Mama Knows Best… Or Does She?
But wait, every great story needs a twist, right? Enter Kia Brooks, Flau’jae’s mother, who has her sights set on the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles. According to Brooks, Flau’jae should consider the Sparks—a team dripping in Hollywood appeal. After all, why just dunk when you could dunk and drop a rap album on Sunset Boulevard?
However, Johnson isn’t ready to script her future just yet. “Atlanta’s cool too,” she teased, keeping her options as wide open as a fast break.
Indiana Fever: Championship Contenders or Reality TV Stars?
If Flau’jae joins the Fever, she’d walk into a roster already buzzing with talent like Aliyah Boston and Lexie Hull. Add in Natasha Howard and Satou Sabally, and you’ve got a squad that could go from underdog to top dog faster than you can say “playoff berth.” Even Stephanie White knows she’s cooking up something special, promising a rebuild that screams, “We’re here, and we’re not playing nice.”
The Fever might not have the bright lights of LA or the cultural charm of Atlanta, but they have something arguably better: a blueprint for domination.
What’s Next for Flau’jae?
The clock is ticking, and 2025 isn’t far off. Whether she heeds her mom’s advice, follows her heart to Indiana, or surprises us all with a wildcard pick, one thing’s for sure—Flau’jae Johnson’s WNBA journey is going to be must-see TV.
So, grab your popcorn, folks. The Flau’jae sweepstakes are just getting started, and trust me, it’s going to be a show.
