Flau'Jae Johnson named to WNBA All-Rookie team after strong debut

Flau'Jae Johnson has been named to the WNBA's All-Rookie team after a successful first season with the Seattle Storm. The former LSU star averaged 14.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game and ranked second among rookies. Johnson set multiple franchise records for the Storm, being the first rookie to score 500 points and make 50 three-pointers. She was selected eighth overall by the Golden State Valkyries in the 2026 draft but was traded to the Storm. Johnson, who finished fifth on LSU's all-time scoring list, enjoyed a standout career at the university, culminating in a national championship as a freshman starter.

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