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17-07-2025
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Caitlin Clark Gets Clear Nod From LSU Star
Caitlin Clark Gets Clear Nod From LSU Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Caitlin Clark and Flau'jae Johnson are two of the biggest names in women's basketball. Clark is now in her second WNBA season with the Indiana Fever. Johnson, meanwhile, remains in college, playing under head coach Kim Mulkey at LSU. While Johnson and Clark have different playing styles, that hasn't stopped Johnson from studying Clark's game and learning from the former Iowa star. On a recent episode of the 'Club Shay Shay' podcast hosted by NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, Johnson shared her admiration for Clark and gave her a strong vote of respect. 'I have respect for Caitlin because she's like the biggest doing it,' Johnson said. 'When somebody like that is in your field, you've got to study them. She's like the biggest doing it.' Johnson also reflected on their brief interactions and the impact Clark had on her. 'We end up being competitors, but she was cool,' Johnson said. 'She's real genuine, but like I told you, I like to learn from everybody.' Clark has been dealing with injuries throughout her second season with the Fever. She has appeared in 13 games so far, averaging 16.5 points per game. She suffered a groin injury during a win over Connecticut on Tuesday and missed the following game against New York. As for Johnson, she'll enter her fourth season at LSU this fall. She has played in 106 career games and averages 14.8 points per contest. Most recently, she represented Team USA at the 2025 FIBA Women's AmeriCup and helped capture the gold medal. Johnson was also part of the LSU team that defeated Clark and Iowa in the 2023 NCAA tournament title game. That squad featured both Johnson and Angel Reese, and their win over Clark's Hawkeyes helped launch LSU into the national spotlight. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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07-07-2025
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LSU Reacts to Angel Reese News on Sunday
LSU Reacts to Angel Reese News on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has continued her dominance on the glass in her second season. After leading the league in rebounding in 2024 with 13.1 per game, she's averaging 12.6 rebounds so far this year—2.8 more than the second-highest player, Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson. Advertisement The 6-foot-3 forward is also putting up 12.4 points per game and has recorded 10 double-doubles in just 16 games. On Sunday, the WNBA announced the reserves for the 2025 All-Star Game, and unsurprisingly, Reese was among them. It's her second All-Star bid since being selected No. 7 overall in the 2024 WNBA draft. Several hours later, her alma mater, LSU, reacted to the news with a social media post of its own. "The Bayou Barbie. Two-Time All-Star," LSU said. Reese began her college career at the University of Maryland, playing two seasons there before transferring to LSU to play for legendary head coach Kim Mulkey. Advertisement The move paid off—she was named a unanimous First-Team All-American, won a national championship and earned NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors. She was also a two-time First-Team All-SEC selection and won SEC Player of the Year. In two seasons in Baton Rouge, Reese averaged 20.9 points, 14.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. Former LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10).Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images The 23-year-old is considered a legend in the eyes of LSU Tigers fans, and the support from her university remains strong, even at the next level. The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled for July 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET. It will be held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Advertisement Related: Angel Reese's New Post Leaves WNBPA President Speechless Related: Angel Reese Reacts to 'Slap In The Face' Offer From WNBA This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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28-06-2025
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LSU Sends Angel Reese Message After Chicago Sky's 11th Defeat
LSU Sends Angel Reese Message After Chicago Sky's 11th Defeat originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's been a rough start to the season for Tyler Marsh and the Chicago Sky. On Friday night, they battled hard on the road against Golden State but came up short, losing 83-78 to the Valkyries. Advertisement That marked the Sky's 11th loss in 15 games, leaving them near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings; only Connecticut has fared worse so far. Still, there was a bright spot. Angel Reese delivered another impressive performance. The second-year forward out of LSU racked up 17 points and 18 rebounds, notching her third straight double-double and 10th of the season. After the game, the Tigers showed love to their former star, posting: "Nothing new for our double-double queens tonight." Over her last three games, Reese is averaging 15 points and 18 rebounds. While she shot just 7-for-16 from the field against the Valkyries, she made both free throws and connected on one of two 3-point attempts. Advertisement Reese played at LSU from 2022-24, helping the Tigers win the national title in 2023. She earned tournament Most Outstanding Player honors under head coach Kim Mulkey during that historic run. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) had 17 points and 18 rebounds on Friday against the Golden State Gonzales-Imagn Images LSU also recognized the performance of another former Tiger, Aneesah Morrow. She transferred to LSU for the 2023-24 season after two dominant years at DePaul. She led the nation in rebounding twice, first at DePaul (13.8 rpg) in 2021-22 and then at LSU (13.5 rpg) in 2024-25. Morrow was selected seventh overall by the Connecticut Sun in the 2025 WNBA Draft. While the Sun have struggled this season, Morrow shined in Friday's 97-81 loss to the Seattle Storm, coming off the bench to post 20 points and 11 rebounds in 26 minutes, a season-high in playing time and her first career WNBA double-double. Advertisement Both Reese and Morrow are proving they belong at the next level, even as their teams continue to search for wins. Related: Ranking the 25 Best WNBA Players of All Time Related: WNBA Team Re-Signs Caitlin Clark's Former Teammate After Waiving Another Veteran This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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12-06-2025
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LSU's Kim Mulkey Sends Message to Flau'jae Johnson After Career Announcement
LSU's Kim Mulkey Sends Message to Flau'jae Johnson After Career Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Flau'Jae Johnson is not only a star basketball player for the LSU Tigers. She is also a multi-talented woman. Advertisement Over the last three years, she has helped lead the Tigers to the Elite Eight round of the women's NCAA Tournament. As a freshman during the 2022-23 season, she teamed with Angel Reese, who is now with the WNBA's Chicago Sky, to guide LSU to the national championship with a win over Caitlin Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes. Johnson is also a rapper who has appeared on "America's Got Talent" and "The Rap Game." She has released three albums, and on Friday, her new single, named "Remember When," dropped. Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey took to X to congratulate Johnson. "Proud of you @Flaujae 💜🤍💛," Johnson wrote. Johnson, who is originally from Georgia and also played baseball as a kid, averaged 11.0 points and 5.9 rebounds a game as a freshman at LSU. Last season, she put up 18.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.7 steals a game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 38.3% from 3-point range. Advertisement The 5-foot-10 guard was named to the All-SEC first team this past season. She had the opportunity to declare herself eligible for this year's WNBA draft, but she decided to instead remain at LSU for her senior season. LSU Tigers guard Flau'Jae Johnson (4) drives to the basket at Florida Gators guard Jeriah Warren (20) Matt Pendleton: Imagn Images She has already signed with Unrivaled, a women's pro three-on-three basketball league. She has a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with the league, and she, along with Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings, has ownership equity as part of that NIL deal. Related: Paige Bueckers' Former Teammate Sends Message After Career Move This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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12-06-2025
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LSU's Kim Mulkey Reacts to Major Flau'jae Johnson Announcement on Monday
LSU's Kim Mulkey Reacts to Major Flau'jae Johnson Announcement on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The LSU women's basketball team has been considered one of the top in the college basketball world over the past several seasons, led by head coach Kim Mulkey. Advertisement Mulkey has been able to lead LSU to a national championship during her time with the program as well as several deep postseason runs. Last season with the Tigers, they made their way to the Elite Eight in the postseason. LSU defeated San Diego State, Florida State and NC State before playing the UCLA Bruins and losing to the Western Conference foe, 72-65. After the season, LSU lost a few key contributors, such as Aneesah Morrow, who transitioned to the WNBA. Despite the loss, they still have one of the best guards in the country, Flau'jae Johnson. Johnson is currently preparing for her fourth season at LSU, having established herself as a star on and off the court during her time with the Tigers. Advertisement As she works toward her senior season, Johnson has been named to the 2025 Women's Americup Team Trials. She will be participating in the training with Team USA in Colorado Springs this offseason. Kim Mulkey reacted to the announcement by reposting a photo of Flau'jae Johnson with the Team USA news posted, seemingly supporting the LSU star. Kim Mulkey, Instagram Kim Mulkey, Instagram Last season with the LSU Tigers, Flau'jae Johnson posted 18.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. Throughout her three-year career with the Tigers, Johnson has averaged 14.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. LSU Lady Tigers head coach Kim Snook-Imagn Images Kim Mulkey has been with the LSU Tigers since 2021. During her time at LSU, she has led the Tigers to a national title and Final Four appearance. Advertisement Mulkey was also previously named the AP College Basketball Coach of the Year in 2022. Related: Chicago Sky Coach Sends Strong Angel Reese Message After Loss to Indiana Fever Related: LSU's Kim Mulkey Sends Message to Flau'jae Johnson After Career Announcement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
