Flau'jae Johnson and Kelsey Mitchell discuss careers beyond basketball

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Flau'jae Johnson and Kelsey Mitchell discuss careers beyond basketball
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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.

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  • 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.
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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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