Flau'jae Johnson of LSU Tigers Donates $10K to Hometown Boys & Girls Club

Flau’jae Johnson poses for a Puma photoshoot. (Via Puma)

By: Adonis Armstrong

Flau’jae Johnson is making a significant impact on the youth in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. As part of her champion "Homecoming Weekend" celebration, the rising basketball star donated $10,000 to her former hangout spot, the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club, on Friday July 28th.

.@Flaujae donated $10K to the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club in her hometown of Savannah, GA 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/IEj9vhbBud

— espnW (@espnW) July 29, 2023

The local hero came back to her hometown to inspire and motivate the younger generation to pursue their dreams fearlessly. “This is something I always wanted to do. I always want to give back to the community, and I am so glad this worked out. I am super excited to be back here with the kids,” Johnson stated, according to WTOC-TV's report. The Frank Callen Club was where Johnson started honing her court skills.

During her visit, Johnson reminisced about her time playing on the boys' basketball team and highlighted the importance of her visit. “I hope they realize that they can do it, too. I come from the same place. I was here just 10 years ago. I want them to know that they can do it, too, and when they do, do it to give back to someone else,” she stated.

As a freshman on the LSU Tigers basketball team, the 19-year-old played a crucial role in leading her team to a 2023 NCAA championship victory, along with teammate Angel Reese, both capitalizing on NIL deals as roster stars. Flau'jae, who is also a rapper, expressed on Twitter how rewarding it is to give back. “I grew up in here, played on my first basketball team here. This place molded me to become the person I am today. Forever grateful. This is only the start,” in a separate tweet, she further expressed her thoughts.

Johnson is currently featured in the second season of ‘Fenom,’ a docuseries that chronicles the rise of female athletes, and she hosted a special screening on Friday night. Other weekend events include a meet and greet with an autograph signing and a back-to-school drive to support the community before the upcoming school year. For more details, check here.

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LSU Dominates as the Lady Tigers Win Their First Championship in School History

Angel Reese and the LSU Lady Tigers

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By: Joshua Martin

It’s funny how in this country we can see the same gesture and come away with two different conclusions. It's also funny how a dominating performance by the LSU Lady tigers can be overshadowed with everything else that's going on off the court.

Let's start by giving props to Angel Reese as she wins the Tournaments Most Outstanding Player. The double double machine carried her strong regular season performance into the tournament and was undoubtedly the team's emotional leader. 

Jasmine Carson

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The Tigers got off to a hot start shooting the ball, led by Jasmine Carson’s 21 points in the first half off the bench. The senior guard was super efficient, hitting all seven of her first half shots including a three pointer off the glass right before halftime.

National Player of the year Caitlin Clark struggled to find a rhythm as she was held scoreless in the second quarter despite accumulating 14 for the half. Clark also made NCAA tournament history passing Sheryl Swoopes’ record for most points in a single NCAA women’s tournament. 

The Hawkeyes comeback was valiant but short lived. Foul trouble was a major issue all night for Iowa. Late in the third quarter Iowa’s starting center picked up her fourth foul of the game while Clark simultaneously was hit with a technical foul. 

The Tigers ultimately cruised to a 102 - 85 victory, which is the first women’s national title in school history. 

During the closing moments of the game, the tiger’s Reese hit Clark with the “you can’t see me” gesture made popular by WWE wrestler John Cena and proceeded to point to her ring finger. 

Angel Reese

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Clark made a similar gesture during Iowa’s Elight Eight victory versus Louisville, which drew praise from Cena. 

If it wasn’t “classless” when Caitlin Clark did it, don’t call it classless when Angel Reese does it. Let the women compete, it’s sports!! pic.twitter.com/lJpS1NId68

— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) April 2, 2023

“I don’t take disrespect lightly.”

— Angel Reese

"I don't take disrespect lightly."

Angel Reese on her celebration in front of Caitlin Clark. pic.twitter.com/IxrdUz1ae6

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 2, 2023

Several big named athletes came to the defense of Reese after many viewed her actions as classless, including Los Angeles Lakers superstar Lebron James

FACTS!!!! Love to see it https://t.co/YrrlIyg90S

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 3, 2023

Let me be clear this has nothing to do with Clark. She is an amazing player.

But…

“I’m too hood, I’m too ghetto. Ya’ll told me that all year. But when other people do it, ya’ll don’t say nothing. So this is for the girls who look like me”

— Angel Reese

"I'm too hood, I'm too ghetto. Y'all told me that all year. But when other people do it, y'all don't say nothing. So this is for the girls that look like me."

Angel Reese is unapologetically her 👏 @Reese10Angel pic.twitter.com/9cuCWwayhA

— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) April 2, 2023

To me “unapologetically You” equals “unapologetically Black” Keep doing your thang sis!!

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