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WNBA star Flau’jae Johnson makes epic LSU return on College GameDay
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The LSU Tigers are riddled with current and former stars and College GameDay has WNBA talent Flau'jae Johnson on campus for the SEC school's Week 1 showdown.
College GameDay has become an institution before college football games throughout the years. It's also been the home for many athletes and celebrities to show off their alma maters with the fun atmosphere.
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It's evident that Johnson is getting into that spirit with her return to Baton Rouge on Saturday. The former Tigers women's basketball star got the LSU crowd going during her ESPN appearance .
"Give me some crabs and listen to Callin' Baton Rouge," Johnson said while appearing on the program.
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WNBA star Flau'jae Johnson makes LSU College GameDay appearance
The Seattle Storm guard was selected eighth overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft, but it's clear that she's still beloved around campus. Johnson helped guide LSU to a national championship in 2023 alongside Jasmine Carson and Angel Reese .
LSU legend and Seattle Storm guard Flau'jae Johnson is in Baton Rouge for College GameDay 🐯🔥
"Give me some crabs and listen to Callin' Baton Rouge." 😂 pic.twitter.com/gyl4UfxpFl— espnW (@espnW) September 5, 2026
However, her career is budding in the WNBA after debuting this season with the Storm. Meanwhile, she's also insanely popular off the court with her rising music career.
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Flau'jae is signed with Jay-Z's label Roc Nation, which is considered one of the biggest in the world of rap and other genres.
This season, Johnson is averaging over 14.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for Seattle. The Storm currently sit last place the WNBA standings, but Johnson's contributions have been significant.
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