Flau'jae Johnson projected to Chicago Sky in final WNBA mock draft at No. 5

LSU's Flau'jae Johnson expected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:35pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented WNBA basketball game, with overlapping planes of vibrant blue, orange, and purple colors representing the uniforms of the Chicago Sky and LSU teams.The Chicago Sky's selection of Flau'jae Johnson in the 2026 WNBA Draft represents a strategic move to add a talented young player who can immediately contribute on both ends of the court.Chicago Today

In USA TODAY's final WNBA mock draft, the Chicago Sky is projected to select LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson with the 5th overall pick. Johnson is expected to be a first-round selection after a standout college career, and the Sky are seen as a good fit to address their need at shooting guard.

Why it matters

The WNBA Draft is one of the biggest offseason events for the league, as teams look to add top talent to their rosters. Johnson is considered a potential lottery pick, so her landing spot with the Chicago Sky could have significant implications for both the player and the team's future.

The details

After months of speculation, the 2026 WNBA Draft order is starting to take shape. While the top pick is still up for grabs, the Chicago Sky are projected to select LSU's Flau'jae Johnson with the 5th overall selection. The Sky made some key free agent additions in the offseason, but still have a need at shooting guard that Johnson could immediately fill.

  • The 2026 WNBA Draft will take place on Monday, April 13.
  • Johnson is coming off a standout college career at LSU, where she averaged 16.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game as of April 9.

The players

Flau'jae Johnson

A 6'1" guard who played four seasons at LSU, Johnson is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Chicago Sky

A WNBA franchise based in Chicago, Illinois that has made the playoffs in 4 of the last 5 seasons.

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What they’re saying

“Chicago made some solid moves during free agency to put itself in a position to compete. Rickea Jackson, DiJonai Carrington, Skylar Diggins and Azur Stevens are all in the mix in the Windy City. The additions plug a lot of holes, but do leave a gap at shooting guard. Johnson immediately fills that need and could start now if the Sky needed her to, bringing immediate two-way production.”

— USA TODAY, Draft Analyst

What’s next

The 2026 WNBA Draft will take place on Monday, April 13, where the Chicago Sky will have the opportunity to officially select Flau'jae Johnson with the 5th overall pick.

The takeaway

The selection of Flau'jae Johnson by the Chicago Sky in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Draft represents a strategic move to address a key need on their roster while adding a talented young player with the potential to make an immediate impact.