LSU Women's Basketball Star Reflects on Senior Night

Izzy Besselman's selfless leadership praised by teammate Flau'jae Johnson

Feb. 27, 2026 at 4:28am

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LSU women's basketball player Izzy Besselman reflected on her Senior Night after four years playing under coach Kim Mulkey. Besselman's teammate Flau'jae Johnson described her as "selfless" and the two have built a strong sisterhood during their time together on the team.

Why it matters

Senior Night is an important tradition in college sports, allowing fans and teammates to honor the contributions of graduating players. Besselman's leadership and impact on the LSU women's basketball program over the past four years is being celebrated.

The details

Besselman and Johnson have been teammates at LSU for four years, playing under coach Kim Mulkey. The two have developed a close bond and sisterhood during their time on the team together.

  • Besselman and Johnson have been teammates at LSU for four years.

The players

Izzy Besselman

A senior on the LSU women's basketball team who is being honored on Senior Night.

Flau'jae Johnson

A teammate of Besselman's on the LSU women's basketball team, who described Besselman as "selfless".

Kim Mulkey

The head coach of the LSU women's basketball team, who has coached Besselman and Johnson for the past four years.

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What they’re saying

“It was definitely surreal,”

— Izzy Besselman

The takeaway

Besselman's selfless leadership and strong bond with her teammate Flau'jae Johnson during their four years together on the LSU women's basketball team is being celebrated on Senior Night, highlighting the important role of veteran players in college sports programs.