Flau'jae Johnson Joins Seattle Storm After WNBA Draft

The LSU Tigers alum is ready to embrace her rookie season in the league.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:19pm

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Flau'jae Johnson, a 22-year-old guard, was the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Golden State Valkyries and was shortly thereafter traded to the Seattle Storm. Johnson, who just wrapped up a legacy-making run with the LSU Tigers, is also an accomplished musician and founder of the More to 4 community foundation. She's excited to balance her professional basketball career with her other passions as she enters her rookie season in the WNBA.

Why it matters

Johnson's versatility and drive make her a rising star in the WNBA. As she joins the Seattle Storm, she'll look to make an immediate impact on the court while continuing to pursue her music career and philanthropic work off the court.

The details

After being selected 8th overall by the Golden State Valkyries, Johnson was traded to the Seattle Storm. The guard from LSU is ready to embrace the challenge of balancing her professional basketball career with her other endeavors, including the release of her recent 'The Flaumix Tape' album and her work with the More to 4 foundation. Johnson sees her musical and athletic talents as complementary, noting the importance of 'rhythm' in both pursuits.

  • Johnson was drafted on April 13, 2026.
  • She recently wrapped up her college career with the LSU Tigers.
  • Johnson released 'The Flaumix Tape' featuring 19 reimagined hip-hop hits in February 2026.

The players

Flau'jae Johnson

A 22-year-old guard who was the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, selected by the Golden State Valkyries and traded to the Seattle Storm. She just completed a legacy-making run with the LSU Tigers and is also an accomplished musician and founder of the More to 4 community foundation.

Jason 'Camoflauge' Johnson

Flau'jae Johnson's father, whose music she was introduced to at a young age and inspired her own musical pursuits in order to connect with him (he passed away six months before she was born).

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What they’re saying

“I'm very excited. I don't really have any expectations, you know what I mean? I'm just going with the flow.”

— Flau'jae Johnson, WNBA Rookie

“With music it's rhythm, and basketball it's rhythm. If you have that rhythm and you can play with it... it all correlates.”

— Flau'jae Johnson, WNBA Rookie

What’s next

Johnson will begin her rookie season with the Seattle Storm, looking to make an immediate impact on the court while continuing to pursue her music career and philanthropic work off the court.

The takeaway

Flau'jae Johnson's versatility and drive make her a rising star in the WNBA. As she joins the Seattle Storm, she'll look to balance her professional basketball career with her other passions, including music and community work, showcasing her unique talents and inspiring others.