Flau’jae Johnson’s final game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center ended with more than a win—it ended with a moment. As the LSU star checked out of the NCAA Tournament second-round matchup against Texas Tech, the crowd rose to its feet, delivering a standing ovation that marked the close of her four-year run on her home court.
According to WFAB, the Tigers’ 101–47 blowout victory ensured LSU’s postseason push would continue, but the spotlight briefly shifted to Johnson with under eight minutes remaining. With LSU leading by 50, head coach Kim Mulkey pulled her senior guard from the game.
Johnson, visibly emotional, embraced teammates and coaches before walking off the floor, holding up her signature No. 4 as fans waved signs reading “4 feaux” in tribute.
Johnson’s impact at LSU extends well beyond that final walk to the bench. A Savannah, Georgia native, she arrived as a highly decorated recruit and quickly became a cornerstone of the program.
She helped lead LSU to its first national championship as a freshman and earned SEC Freshman of the Year honors, later building on that success with multiple standout tournament performances and All-SEC recognition.
Johnson had previously referred to Louisiana as “a second home,” a sentiment reflected in her senior night custom jersey and echoed again in the emotional sendoff.
Her story has always carried a deeper meaning. Johnson’s father, Jason Johnson—known in the music world as Camoflauge—was killed months before her birth. Her mother, Lakia Brooks, has said her daughter’s name was chosen as a tribute to him. That connection has followed Johnson through both her basketball career and her parallel rise as a rapper, shaping a dual identity that resonates far beyond sports.
Her résumé backs up the reaction. From being Sprayberry High School’s all-time leading scorer to earning MVP honors at the Jordan Brand Classic and competing in the McDonald’s All-American Game, Johnson arrived with expectations—and consistently met them.
She also represented Team USA in 2025, helping secure a gold medal at the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup.
