Flau'jae Johnson and Kelsey Mitchell discuss careers beyond basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
During WNBA All-Star Weekend, Puma athletes Flau'jae Johnson and Kelsey Mitchell spoke about their off-court aspirations and current seasons. Johnson, a rookie for the Seattle Storm, is averaging 13.7 points per game, while Mitchell, a veteran with the Indiana Fever, is averaging a career-high 23.3 points per game. Johnson is in her first year professionally, while Mitchell balances her playing career with pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership. The Fever is aiming for a playoff spot, having qualified in the last two seasons, while the Storm is in a rebuilding phase. Their teams face each other in a final meeting on July 28.
- •Johnson is in her rookie season with the Seattle Storm.
- •Mitchell leads the Indiana Fever toward a third consecutive playoff berth.
- •Johnson averages 13.7 points and 5.3 rebounds.
- •Mitchell's career-high statistics include 23.3 points per game.
- •Both players discussed their futures during All-Star Weekend.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Flau'jae Johnson, Kelsey Mitchell on Life Beyond Basketball
"Puma athletes Flau'jae Johnson and Kelsey Mitchell opened up during WNBA All-Star Weekend about their careers, a PhD program, and the season's second half.
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