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Seattle Storm Land Flau’jae Johnson in Surprise Draft Night Deal With Golden State Valkyries

Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:26pm

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LSU shooting guard Flau'jae Johnson thought she was going to play for the Golden State Valkyries after the team selected her 8th overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Now, she's a member of the Seattle Storm after a trade.

‘We Will Miss You’: Flau’jae Johnson’s Mom Gets Emotional Over Coach Bob Starkey’s Heartfelt Tribute to LSU Star Ahead of WNBA Draft

Apr 13, 2026 @ 5:05pm

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Flau'jae Johnson's mother, Kia Brooks thanked coach Bob Starkey for his kind words for Johnson in a tribute video posted by LSU.