LSU basketball star Flau’jae Johnson has inked a groundbreaking NIL deal with Unrivaled, a move that could considerably reshape the landscape of women’s basketball.
Unrivaled,known for assembling rosters brimming with talent,is strategically securing its future stars.Earlier this year,the league made headlines by signing UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers to a lucrative NIL deal. Now, they’ve added another rising star to their ranks with the signing of Johnson.
The partnership grants Johnson league equity and positions her to create unique content for Unrivaled. Fans can anticipate exciting possibilities,perhaps even original music or hype tracks from the multi-talented rapper.
Though, Johnson’s collegiate career is still in progress, and she hasn’t publicly declared her intentions regarding the WNBA draft. This leaves many wondering about the implications of her new deal.
“Flau’jae is expected to join Unrivaled in January 2026,” reports Austin Karp of Sports Buisness Journal. To make this happen, Johnson would need to forgo her senior season at LSU. This decision could also signal her intention to declare early for the 2025 WNBA Draft.
Technically, Johnson would meet the WNBA’s eligibility criteria by either being a senior or turning 22 in the same calendar year as the draft. This scenario would allow her to play a full WNBA season alongside Bueckers before joining her in Miami for Unrivaled’s second season.
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