For Flau’jae Johnson, it was always a question And.

NCAA Champion And rapper. Interpreter And podcast host. Chief And student of the game.

Or is not in Johnson’s vocabulary; she operates without limits and her dynamic personality currently places her in women’s sport.

A junior guard at LSU, Johnson has already made a name for himself. She began her college career by being named an SEC Freshman of the Year and playing valuable minutes in the Tigers’ 2023 national championship run. Johnson then stepped up his efforts as a sophomore, highlighted by his performance in March Madness, averaging 20.5 points and 6.3 rebounds during LSU’s Elite Eight run.

Johnson attracted fans with his happy-go-lucky style of play, defined by relentless effort and dedication on defense with a complementary offensive skill set and team-first attitude. It all comes from his passion for sport.

“I love this game, so I’m really energetic,” Johnson says. “I feel like I’m having fun, I laugh, I smile a lot. I lock myself away, I get serious, but I just try to have fun and bring a lot of energy. I’m like an Energizer Bunny.

This eternal spirit stands out on the field. Johnson describes her behavior as a “silent killer,” but she’s also not afraid to “talk loud” to display her competitive advantage. She encourages players to speak out, knowing that putting personalities at the forefront will continue to fuel women’s basketball. “Go out, be a dog and show it,” Johnson says.

Johnson stays true to herself by putting all her strength behind all her passions, including music. She has been rapping since a young age and reached the quarter-finals of America’s Got Talent at 14 years old. Six years later, Johnson now has a recording contract with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and recently released his debut studio album, aptly titled The best of both worlds.

Johnson’s careers in music and basketball have developed in sync, having performed on some of the biggest stages on each. As she excels in one, the other follows as well.

“What I learn in basketball about overcoming challenges and remaining dedicated translates into my music career, and vice versa,” Johnson said. “They feed off each other and I’m grateful to be able to live in both worlds.”

If there’s an example of just how much athletes can accomplish by using their platform to grow the game, look no further than Johnson. With the freedom that NIL has given to collegiate athletes, Johnson is not alone among those who identify beyond a basketball player. She encourages others to be unapologetic and tell their stories to continue to show how dynamic women basketball players are.

“I truly believe you can be good at two things and also be successful if you put in the work,” Johnson says. “We don’t need to be one-dimensional. I’m lucky to have these opportunities, so why not take advantage of them?

After a busy offseason, Johnson is ready to put on a show. She does not hesitate to achieve her main goal: winning another title. Johnson will consider it a “failure” if she doesn’t get one more championship before she graduates.

Considered a leader for LSU and women’s basketball, Johnson sets the bar high for what she can accomplish with her teammates. But she’s no stranger to chasing big dreams.

“I just like to shoot for the moon, work really hard and try to see where I land,” Johnson says.

The mission couldn’t be more appropriate for a player who is redefining what a modern college athlete can be. Student And elite athlete, community champion And Centrale NIL, label artist And influencer, NCAA champion And …

With opportunities abounding in the upcoming women’s basketball season and Johnson’s personality at the forefront, it’s in her hands to write the next verse.

“It’s up to me to make a splash,” she said.