Mom Kia Brooks posts gratuitous message for $1.5 million NIL-valued Flau'jae Johnson’s custom diamond earring snap

Kia Brooks, Flau'jae Johnson's mother, posted a special message of gratitude for her daughter on Monday on Instagram. She expressed how grateful she is for Johnson's talents, gifts and the path she's walking on.

"Dear God, As I gaze at this beautiful picture of my daughter, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for the remarkable gifts and talents you've given her. Her life's path is extraordinary, and I firmly believe she's destined for greatness. Beyond achieving success, her purpose is to inspire and uplift others, empowering them to pursue their dreams.

"Regardless of life's challenges, I thank you for every step she takes, whether big or small, tough or easy. Each experience molds her character, instilling dignity and pride.

"Tonight, as she faces another game, I humbly ask that you protect my daughter and her teammates. Keep them covered, and fill them with strength, courage, and determination. In your name, I pray, Amen. From a loving and praying mother🙏🏾 #Flaujae #Big4 #Hooper #Rapper#NationalChampion #ImSoProudOfyou#TheTigers #Resilience#KeepGoing#ContinueToBeImpactuful #YouRock#MyGirl #AMothersPrayer#PrayOverYourChildren 🥰💪🏾💜💛🏀🎤🪄"

The picture shows Flau'jae Johnson, whose NIL value sits at $1.5 million according to On3, sporting a diamond earring in the shape of the number four, which is her jersey number.

Flau'jae Johnson and LSU move up in AP poll rankings

Flau'jae Johnson and the LSU Tigers returned to the top five in the latest AP Top 25 poll on Monday.

The top four teams stayed the same, with No. 1 UCLA (16-0), No. 2 South Carolina (16-1), No. 3 Notre Dame (14-2) and No. 4 Southern California (16-1). LSU moved up to No. 5 after improving their record to 18-0 with an 89-87 victory over then-No. 16 Tennessee on Thursday.

This marks a return to near-peak rankings for Kim Mulkey’s Tigers, who were ranked as high as No. 4 earlier this season. UConn (15-2) also moved up to No. 6, while Texas (16-2) slipped to No. 7 following a loss to South Carolina in SEC play. The rest of the top 10 includes Maryland (15-1), Ohio State (16-0) and TCU (17-1).

Minnesota and Oklahoma State joined the rankings this week, sharing the No. 24 spot, while Iowa and Michigan dropped out of the Top 25.

The rest of the AP Top 25:

11. Kansas State (17-1)

12. Kentucky (15-1)

13. Oklahoma (14-3)

14. North Carolina (15-3)

15. Tennessee (14-2)

16. Duke (16-4)

17. Georgia Tech (15-2)

18. Cal (16-2)

19. Alabama (16-2)

20. West Virginia (13-3)

21. North Carolina State (12-4)

22. Michigan State (13-3)

23. Utah (13-3)

24. Minnesota (16-1)

24. Oklahoma State (14-2)