LSU Tigers senior star Flau’jae Johnson expressed her pick for her preferred team once she goes to the WNBA, which included one team that has been touted as a big rival of Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever.
LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson said she would welcome playing for the Atlanta Dream or the new Toronto Tempo franchise when she turns pro, telling BET’s 106 & Sports that she wants a team that will give her a real opportunity and mentioning her Georgia roots as a draw toward the Dream.
A multi-level scorer and projected lottery prospect for the 2026 WNBA draft, Johnson said she would also be intrigued by the Tempo as an expansion option and emphasized she wants a team that will play her and invest in her development.
“Honestly, any team that takes a chance on me for real but I am from Georgia, so the Dream would be cool,” Johnson said. “The Toronto Tempo. They are a new franchise. I feel like that would be cool. Anybody who really want me.”
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During her last season with the Tigers, Johnson opted to remain in college for another season rather than declare early for the draft. The LSU star has been widely regarded as a versatile backcourt talent who can create her own shot and stretch defenses, traits that make her attractive to teams in need of scoring and playmaking depth.
Johnson’s public preference for Atlanta and Toronto injects an early narrative into the 2026 draft cycle, giving the Dream and the Tempo potential fanbases and front offices a line to monitor as she continues her college career.
For expansion-side Toronto, landing a player with regional ties or national name recognition would be a priority; for the Dream, adding a Georgia native would strengthen local market appeal and roster fit.
Flau’jae Johnson Describes How Coach Has Been Pushing Her Harder Than Ever
LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson said she returned for her senior season because she believes she still has work to do to lead the Tigers to a national title, rejecting an early jump to the WNBA after three deep tournament runs under head coach Kim Mulkey.
Johnson described herself as driven to close the gap between Elite Eight appearances and a championship, and said Mulkey’s exacting approach is forcing her to grow into a top-level leader for the program.
“It just shows that I haven’t done enough to lead my team over that hump. The Elite Eight is not good enough for me,” Johnson told USA TODAY Sports. “I want to win. I want to go out how I came in.”
Flau’jae Johnson admitted the transition hasn’t been seamless, noting Mulkey’s demanding methods, but said the coach’s pressure comes from belief in her potential.
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