LSU is set to have three players in the WNBA as Flau’jae Johnson, Aneesah Morrow, and Angel Reese prepare for the season kickoff on May 8. Johnson, drafted eighth overall by the Golden State Valkyries, will start with the Seattle Storm after a trade. Morrow enters her second season with the Connecticut Sun, while Reese begins her third with the Atlanta Dream. All three players completed a successful season at LSU, leading to their selections in the draft.

By the Numbers
  • Johnson averaged 14.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in her last season at LSU.
  • Morrow recorded 104 double-doubles, ranking second in NCAA DI history.
  • Reese holds WNBA records for 448 rebounds in a single season and 26 double-doubles as a rookie.
State of Play
  • The season starts for Johnson and Morrow on May 8, with games against the Valkyries and New York Liberty.
  • Reese’s first game with the Dream is scheduled for May 9 against the Minnesota Lynx.
  • Johnson's selection marks the 25th LSU player picked in the WNBA Draft since Coach Kim Mulkey's tenure began.
What's Next

As the WNBA season unfolds, all eyes will be on how the trio performs with their new teams. Each player is expected to have significant roles, and their success could lead to an even larger spotlight on LSU's women's basketball program. Their contributions this season could influence next year’s drafts and recruitment efforts for LSU.

Bottom Line

The WNBA debut of these LSU stars symbolizes the program's growing impact on women’s basketball. With impressive college careers and strong individual statistics, they are poised to make significant contributions in the league and potentially inspire the next generation of players.