Summary
Flau'Jae Johnson, a former LSU basketball player and musician, was selected as the 8th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Golden State Valkyries and then traded to the Seattle Storm. Her music career also gained attention, with her new single used as the WNBA's official draft-day song, and she released a collaborative track with Lil Wayne in 2024.
Key Facts
- Flau'Jae Johnson played for LSU and helped the team win an NCAA national championship in April 2023.
- Her song "Big 4" was played during the championship celebration.
- Johnson was picked 8th overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft by Golden State Valkyries and traded to Seattle Storm.
- She released a single called "WOAH," used as the WNBA's official draft-day song.
- Johnson collaborated with rapper Lil Wayne on the song "Came Out A Beast" in 2024.
- Johnson earned multiple All-American and All-SEC selections during her college career.
- She was a finalist for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award for top shooting guard.
- Johnson is the first person from Savannah, Georgia, to be drafted to the WNBA.
