Flau’jae Johnson had something on her mind, and the stars of college women’s basketball took notice. When the LSU guard shared an emotional message on Instagram, it sparked a wave of support and real connection on social media.
Johnson wrote, “Life Lately, I Hope Y’all Been Doing Well Mentally” with the hashtag #BeKindToOneAnother, putting her feelings front and center for her followers and her fellow athletes. In that moment, Johnson wasn’t just another player posting online, she was a voice many wanted to hear.
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The impact of Johnson’s post was immediate. MiLaysia Fulwiley, her new teammate at LSU, dropped a comment, “YUHH 4,” showing just how pumped she was. JuJu Watkins joined in too, replying to Johnson with “the biggest 4!!” Both reactions proved that when it matters most, these top talents aren’t afraid to hype each other up on the biggest stage.
Both responses were more than just comments, they showed genuine admiration and friendship between college basketball’s biggest stars. That bond keeps fans engaged and athletes feeling seen.
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This connection doesn’t stop with one post. Fulwiley’s own journey got a big boost when she decided to move to LSU. Johnson welcomed her with a tweet, saying, “With the butter,” letting everyone know she was thrilled to have Fulwiley join the Tigers’ backcourt.
With the butter🫡💛💜
— Flaujae 4️⃣ (@Flaujae) April 25, 2025
Plus, the energy kept building during the 2024 Women’s Sports House event in Cannes. Johnson celebrated Watkins with, “Juju on the beat! Kickin it in Cannes!” That message was all about giving props to Watkins’ international style and presence.
Juju on the beat 🤣! Kickin it in Cannes 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/x6hXIp6WYZ
— Flaujae 4️⃣ (@Flaujae) June 22, 2024
Fans have picked up on this connection too, asking online if LSU’s trio of Johnson, Fulwiley, and Mikaylah Williams is the top “Big 3” in college basketball. Johnson’s answer was simple: “Yes.” That single word let everyone know she’s confident in her squad’s potential.
Meanwhile, when Watkins went down with a season-ending ACL injury during March Madness, Johnson quickly tweeted, “I pray juju okay, hate to see it.” Even as competitors, the concern was real. After all, showing support goes beyond games and highlights.
I pray juju okay 🙏 hate to see it
— Flaujae 4️⃣ (@Flaujae) March 25, 2025
The praise and encouragement flow offline too. Watkins recently sat down with Johnson on her “Best of Both Worlds” podcast, where both stars talked about the power of trust and support in building a winning team atmosphere.
Watkins shared, “I feel like when you’re in a space where you feel so accepted and like you’re able to make mistakes, that’s when you flourish the best, like for me at least.”
She credited her teammates for keeping her in rhythm, saying, “My teammates were like ‘here, come on’ because I was hot, so they just kept feeding me the ball.”
Watkins also opened up about stepping into a leadership role. “I had to kind of step into that and share my experiences and kind of help them become a better version of themselves,” she said. Plus, she talked about her drive to give back, saying, “I really want to be that for my city and the young girls coming up.”