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LSU's Flau’Jae Johnson Steps Up as Team Leader

10/16/2025

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Flau’Jae Johnson, a senior at LSU, will lead the basketball team.
Coach Kim Mulkey said Johnson must lead due to her experience and tenure.
Johnson must guide the eight new players, transitioning from relying on vocal teammates.
She has started difficult conversations to improve leadership, acknowledging that a leaderless team cannot succeed.
Johnson is committed to embracing the challenge, even if it feels uncomfortable.

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Story summary

Flau’Jae Johnson, a senior at LSU, will lead the basketball team.
Coach Kim Mulkey said Johnson must lead due to her experience and tenure.
Johnson must guide the eight new players, transitioning from relying on vocal teammates.
She has started difficult conversations to improve leadership, acknowledging that a leaderless team cannot succeed.
Johnson is committed to embracing the challenge, even if it feels uncomfortable.