Overview
- Courtney Williams advised Johnson to stay quiet and let the situation pass, warning that online backlash can affect professional evaluations.
- Kia Brooks said on Instagram Live that her daughter is "beating South Carolina in real life" and predicted Johnson would be drafted before any Gamecocks player.
- Fans on social media criticized Brooks’ comments and defended Dawn Staley and South Carolina’s program success.
- South Carolina beat LSU 79-72 on Feb. 14, when Johnson posted 21 points and eight rebounds but missed two late free throws.
- Mock drafts place Johnson as a top 2026 WNBA prospect, with projections around picks No. 5–6, while the draft timeline remains uncertain because of ongoing CBA negotiations.