Flau'jae Johnson Signed With Unrivaled and The WNBA Is Still Talking About It
Alright, Storm faithful, settle in because we just got hit with some wild news about our rookie sensation, Flau'jae Johnson. Seriously, you gotta hear this! The 22-year-old guard, fresh out of LSU, just signed a multi-year contract with Unrivaled, that 3-on-3 league, and honestly, the WNBA chatter is gonna be off the charts.
Unrivaled Takes Another WNBA Rookie
Okay, so Flau'jae isn't the *first* rookie from the 2026 draft class to jump on board with Unrivaled. Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles also signed up. But let's be real, seeing one of our own, especially a rookie in her first season with the Storm, make a move like this? It's huge!
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Turns out, this isn't completely out of left field for her. Both Johnson and Miles were part of the 2025 Future is Unrivaled class, which was this awesome NIL initiative. Other big names like Lauren Betts, Azzi Fudd, Ta'Niya Latson, and Kiki Rice were in that class too. Azzi Fudd actually announced last week she's going with Project B, a global league kicking off in December, showing just how much is happening in these new leagues.
Flau'jae herself said it, "From signing one of the first NIL deals with Unrivaled to now joining the league as a player, it's been incredible to see this journey come full circle." You can feel the excitement from her side, right?
Johnson's Early Storm Impact and What's Next
So, what about her on-court performance for our Storm this season? She's been out there, starting all 17 games so far. We've seen her put up 11.4 points, grab 4.9 rebounds, and dish out 2.3 assists per game. It's her rookie year, and she's getting those reps!
Yeah, the shooting percentages are a work in progress right now, hitting 34.0% from the field and 25.0% from deep. But remember, this is a player who was a two-time All-American at LSU, even won a national championship back in 2022-23. She averaged 14.6 points and 5.3 rebounds over 141 career college games. The talent is absolutely there.
This Unrivaled deal, though, adds a whole new layer to her rookie campaign. We're talking about a player who's already showing flashes for us, and now she's committed to this other league. It’s got us all wondering what this balancing act will look like. Will it impact her focus or give her more chances to develop?
The Future Is Unrivaled, But What About the Storm?
This is a wild time for the WNBA and for our players, with these new leagues popping up. Flau'jae Johnson's signing with Unrivaled is definitely a conversation starter for everyone in the Emerald City who bleeds green and blue. We've got a rookie making moves on and off the court, and we'll be watching every step of the way.
How does this influence her development? How does it shape her role with the Storm long term? These are the questions buzzing in our heads. One thing is clear: Flau'jae is forging her own path, and as Storm fans, we're along for the ride. Let's see how she continues to develop in her first pro season with us.
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