Flau'jae Johnson Is Getting Ready For Winter Ball and Storm Fans Should Be HYPED!

Alright, Emerald City! You just know that a tough loss to the Dallas Wings, 112-110, stings right down to the bone. Every point matters, and coming up short like that is a gut punch. But listen up, we've got some HUGE news dropping about our future that's gonna get you buzzing: Seattle Storm rookie Flau'jae Johnson just signed a multiyear deal with Unrivaled and is set to make her three-on-three debut this winter!

From NIL Star to League Player: The Full Circle Journey

This isn't just a new gig for Flau'jae, it's a full-circle moment! She was one of the first athletes to ink an NIL deal with Unrivaled back when it was just kicking off, part of that "Future is Unrivaled" class of 2025 that sponsored 14 top college players. Now, she's officially joining the league as a player, and you can feel the energy in her words: "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." She's the second WNBA 2026 rookie to sign with Unrivaled, following Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles who signed in April. Meanwhile, other rookies from that same NIL class, like Azzi Fudd, are heading to Project B, a whole new global league. It just shows you the options these young stars have, and Flau'jae chose Unrivaled.

Why This Is a Perfect Fit For Her Game

If you've watched Flau'jae play, you know this move makes total sense. She’s a crafty guard, pure and simple. She's got that knack for creating her own shot, getting downhill, and just making things happen on the court. That skillset is tailor-made for three-on-

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three action, where individual brilliance can really shine. Back in college at LSU, she was a two-time AP All-American, averaging 18.6 points and leading her team to an Elite Eight finish as a junior in 2024-25. Her senior year saw her average 14.2 points with an unfortunate Sweet 16 exit, but the talent is undeniable. She was originally drafted eighth by the Golden State Valkyries before a draft night trade brought her to our beloved Storm. Here in Seattle, she’s already our third-leading scorer, putting up 11.4 points and dishing out 2.3 assists per game behind Natisha Hiedeman and Dominique Malonga. This Unrivaled move just gives her another platform to develop and dominate.

Unrivaled's Wild Landscape

The league itself is an evolving beast. Unrivaled hosted an internal draft last fall, even adding two new teams, the Breeze and Hive, to the mix. The four playoff teams from last season were able to protect two players each, but everyone else got sorted into position-based pods. The Breeze, for example, grabbed the first pick via a coin toss and snagged Wings star Paige Bueckers. We don't know what Unrivaled club Flau'jae will join yet, or how the league's roster construction will shake out for its third season. What we do know is our rookie is stepping into a dynamic, fast-paced environment that's going to push her game. Even after a nail-biter against the Dallas Wings that saw us fall short, 112-110, knowing Flau'jae is locking in for winter ball gives us even more to cheer for. This rookie is all-in on sharpening her game, and that's exactly what we love to see in the Emerald City! Let's get ready to watch her shine, both on the Unrivaled court and back here with the Storm. Go Storm!

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