Golden State Valkyries Select Flau'jae Johnson with the No. 8 Pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft

Flau'jae Johnson has officially entered her professional era.

Selected No. 8 overall by the Golden State Valkyries in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the former LSU standout takes the next step in an already impressive career. A national champion and one of the program’s top scorers, she finished with over 2,000 career points, ranking among LSU’s all-time leaders.

Known for her ability to score in transition and attack downhill, Johnson also elevated her perimeter shooting and defensive presence in her final season, positioning herself as a well-rounded impact player at the next level.

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