Kim Mulkey Gets Emotional Talking About LSU Senior Flau’jae Johnson Before NCAA Tournament LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey expressed deep emotion during an ESPN Baton Rouge Radio show, “Off the Bench with Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn,” as she reflected on senior guard Flau’jae Johnson. The conversation centered on Johnson’s significance to the program, with Mulkey emphasizing the player’s impact as she prepares for her final game in the NCAA Tournament. Johnson, a standout guard, became the first McDonald’s All-American signee from high school to join LSU since Mulkey took over as head coach in April 2021. She was a key member of the 2023 national championship team and has since earned recognition as a 2025-26 AP second team All-American. Mulkey highlighted Johnson’s role in the upcoming tournament, stating that if LSU advances past Jacksonville, the game would mark her final appearance in a championship setting. “That will be her last game ever in a-, and I get emotional because that kid just meant so much to our program,” Mulkey said. The coach also stressed the importance of supporting Johnson’s final game, urging fans to attend and showing frustration over ticket availability. She explained that NCAA regulations require a certain number of seats near the benches for each team, which has led to adjustments in seating arrangements. “We need to sell it out,” Mulkey said, adding that the game’s significance extends beyond her program. “She’s going to be dearly missed. Not just in my program, but at this university.” Johnson’s journey at LSU has been marked by both athletic and personal achievements. Despite briefly considering the transfer portal after her freshman season, she chose to stay at LSU, where she balances her basketball career with her passion for music.#ncaa_tournament #lsu #kim_mulkey #flaujae_johnson #bet_hip_hop_awards
