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Golden State Valkyries Draft Flau'Jae Johnson With No. 8 Pick

The pick adds a two-way guard with improved three-point touch, strong perimeter defense, shot creation, plus a national brand built through music and NIL.

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Overview

  • The Golden State Valkyries selected LSU guard Flau'Jae Johnson with the No. 8 pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday.
  • Johnson finished her four-year LSU career with 2,063 points, a 46.7% field-goal rate, and a 14.6 scoring average, raising her three-point mark to 39.3% this season.
  • Coaches and analysts expect her to supply spot-up shooting, tight perimeter defense, and on-ball creation in Golden State’s rotation.
  • She joins a playoff roster led by coach Natalie Nakase that added 2025 All-Star Gabby Williams and returns guards Veronica Burton and Kate Martin.
  • Off the court, she brings significant reach as a Roc Nation artist with deals with Puma, Meta, and Taco Bell and an equity stake in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league, following recent honors in Baton Rouge and a Team USA AmeriCup gold.