Flau'Jae Johnson sets Seattle Storm rookie records in WNBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:12 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Flau'Jae Johnson of the Seattle Storm has set new franchise records during her rookie season. She broke Sue Bird's record for most 20-point games by a rookie and became the second rookie in team history to score 500 points. Johnson achieved these milestones by scoring 23 points against the Dallas Wings and 20 points against the Toronto Tempo. Her performance has helped the Storm, currently ranked No. 8 in the Western Conference, as she averages 13.9 points and leads the team with 1.4 steals per game. Johnson's impactful play continues to gain attention in her inaugural season.
- •Johnson scored 23 points against the Dallas Wings.
- •She scored 20 points versus the Toronto Tempo.
- •Johnson averages 13.9 points and 1.4 steals per game.
- •She ranks No. 8 in the Western Conference standings.
- •Johnson played four seasons at LSU, scoring 2,063 points.
- 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-LSU star Flau'Jae Johnson sets Seattle Storm record
"Former LSU women's basketball star Flau'Jae Johnson set a record with the Seattle Storm as she enjoys an impressive rookie season.
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