Flau`Jae Johnson Shines for Team USA at AmeriCup

Flau`Jae Johnson dazzles for Team USA at the AmeriCup, aiming for gold and a spot in the World Cup.

LSU Women’s Basketball sensation Flau’Jae Johnson is making waves on the international stage as she competes for Team USA at the 2025 USA Basketball Women’s AmeriCup. After an electrifying season where she scored double digits in her first 29 games and notched five double-doubles, Johnson has surpassed the 1,000 career points milestone. Her standout performance included a career-high 28 points against UCLA in the Elite Eight, showcasing her prowess on the court.

Under the guidance of head coach Kara Lawson, Team USA is on a quest for their fifth gold medal, aiming to secure a spot at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. The tournament kicked off with the USA facing host Chile on June 28, followed by a matchup against Colombia on June 29. With a rich history in the AmeriCup, including a silver medal in 2023 and gold in 2021, the stakes are high for this talented squad.

In NBA news, the Los Angeles Lakers have signed former UNC guard RJ Davis to an Exhibit 10 deal, while the 2025 NBA Draft saw Cooper Flagg go first overall to the Dallas Mavericks. Flagg also shared his personal WNBA and NBA Mount Rushmore, highlighting legends like Candace Parker and Kobe Bryant. The Sparks will retire Parker`s No. 3 jersey on June 29, marking a significant moment in women`s basketball history. For more on college basketball, visit college basketball and for NBA updates, check out NBA draft.

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