“That’s my girl”: Flau’jae Johnson’s mom Kia hypes her daughter as LSU star poses in FENTY x Puma ensemble

LSU’s women’s basketball team, powered by star player Flau’jae Johnson, claimed a decisive win over Northwestern State on November 8, 2024. She marked their second victory of the season.

Johnson showcased her prowess in the game, scoring an impressive 24 points. She did it while shooting 10-for-16 from the field, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. The athlete also added seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals to her stat line.

Outside the court, Johnson’s influence continues to grow. On November 12, she shared a post on her Instagram, highlighting her partnership with Fenty x Puma. In the post, she posed in the latest Avanti and Rihanna’s popular fashion line. She captioned it:

“Stepping out in @badgalriri #FENTYxPUMA Avanti @puma.usa.”

Johnson's mother, Kia, quickly chimed in with support, commenting,

“That’s my girl. she’s so beautiful !!”

The collaboration between Johnson and Puma created a buzz when she signed with them on October 18, 2024. Especially because her school, LSU is Nike-sponsored. Now, Johnson’s role in Puma’s global campaign aligns her with professional basketball icons.

Fans support Flau’jae Johnson's latest collaboration

College basketball fans seemed delighted to witness the youngster's achievements off the court. They commended the LSU star for her looks in the post. One fan commented,

"The GOATTTT"

Another said,

"the way you never cease to amaze me!!!

A fan wrote:

"Hey Beautifull Queen FlauJae"

Some other fans praised Johnson's outfit:

"These outfits are cute Flaujae"

"gorgeousss as always"

Flau’jae Johnson’s mom and fans comments of her post (Picture Credit: Instagram)

During the 2023-24 season, Johnson averaged 14.9 points per game, shooting 50.4% from the field and 38% from beyond the arc. She also contributed 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game, demonstrating her versatility.

Kicking off this season, Johnson set a new career high with 25 points in LSU’s opener against Eastern Kentucky.

Flau’jae Johnson's impressive performance caught the attention of basketball analysts, as they see her as a top player and a likely prospect for the 2025 WNBA Draft.