Baton Rouge, LA — In a powerful and unified message that has sent the college basketball world into a frenzy, LSU head coach Kim Mulkey and her entire coaching staff have stepped forward with an explosive declaration: Flau’jae Johnson isn’t just great — she’s the best.

That’s right. According to Mulkey and her elite team of basketball minds — Associate Head Coach Bob Starkey, Assistant Coaches Daphne Mitchell, Gary Redus II, Kaylin Rice, and Joe Schwartz — the sophomore phenom is rewriting the standard of excellence for women’s college hoops.

And they didn’t hold back.

“She’s the most complete player I’ve ever coached,” said Mulkey in a jaw-dropping post-practice media session. “And I’ve coached legends.”

The Flau’jae Factor: Why This Rising Star Has Everyone Talking

Ever since arriving at LSU, Flau’jae Johnson has been a magnet for headlines. A McDonald’s All-American. A dual-threat phenom who balances music and basketball at the highest levels. And now, a cornerstone of a program coming off a national championship.

But in the eyes of the LSU coaching staff, her talents go far beyond her stat line.

“You can coach effort. You can teach skills. But what Flau’jae has? That fire? That can’t be taught,” said Bob Starkey, the longtime coaching legend known for molding elite talent. “She’s built different.”

Kim Mulkey: ‘Flau’jae Is a Leader, a Warrior, and a Superstar’

Mulkey, never one to sugarcoat or exaggerate, couldn’t stop gushing when asked about Johnson’s growth from freshman standout to full-blown team leader.

“People want to talk about Angel [Reese], they want to talk about Hailey [Van Lith]… but Flau’jae is the one who holds this thing together,” she said. “She brings energy to every practice, every huddle, every game. She’s a coach’s dream.”

Mulkey went on to call Flau’jae “a generational athlete,” adding, “If she wanted to focus on just one thing — music or basketball — she’d be elite either way. But the fact that she does BOTH, and still dominates on the court? That’s historic.”

Starkey’s Assessment: ‘She Sees the Game Three Steps Ahead’

Associate Head Coach Bob Starkey — widely regarded as one of the most brilliant basketball minds in women’s college hoops — broke down Flau’jae’s game with clinical precision.

“She sees the floor like a point guard, defends like a lockdown wing, and rebounds like a forward. She can switch onto anyone and hold her own — and that’s rare. She’s not just athletic, she’s cerebral. She studies film like a vet.”

Starkey also praised her maturity off the court, calling her “a leader in the locker room who never lets the moment be bigger than the team.”

Gary Redus II: ‘She’s Got Ice in Her Veins’

Assistant Coach Gary Redus II, who works closely with player development, highlighted Johnson’s poise under pressure as her most lethal weapon.

“Clutch doesn’t even begin to describe her,” Redus said. “We’ve seen her knock down game-winners, block game-saving shots, and then go spit a freestyle that breaks the internet. Who else is doing that? Nobody.”

Redus pointed to her mentality as the difference-maker: “She doesn’t fold. She turns pressure into fuel.”

Kaylin Rice and Daphne Mitchell: The Total Package

Assistant Coaches Kaylin Rice and Daphne Mitchell echoed the praise, focusing on Flau’jae’s rare ability to connect with every teammate, inspire every fan, and still stay locked in.

“She’s the heartbeat,” Rice said. “You can feel it in the gym. When Flau’jae is dialed in, everybody levels up.”

Mitchell added: “She’s one of one. Her balance, her humility, her commitment — we’ve never seen anything like it. And we won’t again.”

Joe Schwartz: ‘She’s the Blueprint for the Modern Athlete’

Even Joe Schwartz, known for his high-energy approach and emphasis on culture, had high praise:

“Flau’jae is what every program is praying for in the transfer portal — except we’ve got her in-house,” he said. “She’s the future of this sport. Not just women’s basketball — SPORTS, period.”

Schwartz also highlighted how Flau’jae is blazing trails beyond basketball: “She’s got NIL deals, platinum music streaming numbers, a growing brand — and she’s still grinding in the gym every morning. She’s proof that you can do it all — if you’re willing to work for it.”

Flau’jae Reacts: ‘I’m Just Getting Started’

In response to the avalanche of praise, Flau’jae remained humble — but confident.

“That means the world coming from my coaches,” she said. “But I’m still hungry. I’m still learning. I haven’t even scratched the surface.”

When asked if she felt pressure from expectations, she smiled:

“Pressure? Nah. This is what I prayed for. I’m built for it.”

Conclusion: A Legend in the Making

From Kim Mulkey to every assistant on staff, the message is loud and clear: Flau’jae Johnson isn’t just a star — she’s a movement.

As LSU gears up for another championship push, one thing is certain: the team’s success runs through Flau’jae, and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

She’s got the game. She’s got the mindset. And now, she’s got the whole world watching.

Watch out, college basketball. The Flau’jae era is just beginning.

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