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LSU Champs Reunite: Reese & Johnson Shine in WNBA
10 Jul
Summary
- Angel Reese and Flau'jae Johnson reunited as WNBA opponents.
- Both players were key to LSU's 2023 national championship team.
- They are now shining stars in the WNBA, excelling for their teams.
Two stars from LSU's 2023 national championship team, Angel Reese and Flau'jae Johnson, recently faced each other for the first time in the WNBA. Coach Kim Mulkey expressed her pride in watching her former players excel at the professional level.
Reese, now with the Atlanta Dream, has been a dominant force, averaging 14.9 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. Johnson, in her rookie season with the Seattle Storm after an eighth overall draft selection, is contributing significantly with averages of 12.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.
The reunion highlighted the remarkable talent that emerged from LSU's championship roster. Their success in college and subsequent professional careers underscore their impact on the growth of women's basketball.
