LSU star Flau\u2019jae Johnson isn\u2019t letting Paige Bueckers forget about their coaching rivalry. The Tigers guard recently revisited their Overtime Select battles, playfully accusing Bueckers of rigging the officiating. The back-and-forth highlights a friendly but competitive dynamic that is now set to move from the sidelines to the WNBA court.<\/p>\n
What Did Flau\u2019jae Johnson Say About Paige Bueckers Paying the Refs?<\/p>\n
In a recent interview posted by Overtime Select on Instagram<\/a>, Johnson called out Bueckers when asked if she would have beaten her in their coaching matchup.<\/p>\n \u201cAbsolutely. Paige knows that, you know Paige was paying the refs. Cam Wilder, he was terrible. He was terrible ref,\u201d Johnson said in the video. \u201cHe was like \u2018You know, you got the money?\u2019 I mean, I grabbed some money out there. He was like, the call will go your way. He was reffing in Birkenstocks.\u201d<\/p>\n Johnson was referencing their September 2024 Overtime Select coaching clash, where her Team Flau\u2019jae fell to Bueckers\u2019 squad 105-102 in the championship game. The narrow defeat clearly still stings for the LSU star, who continued her playful accusations by pointing out the unusual officiating. \u201cThe stars aligned for Paige. He wasn\u2019t calling anything. He said no blood, no foul,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n MORE: Flau\u2019jae Johnson Reacts to A\u2019ja Wilson\u2019s Fourth MVP Win Using Special Nod to Her Relationship With Bam Adebayo<\/a><\/p>\n Despite the complaints, Johnson acknowledged Bueckers got away with one and playfully warned that they would settle things when they meet as WNBA players. \u201cPaige knows that she got away with one, but I let her, you know, I didn\u2019t let her do it, but you know, since she\u2019s in the W now, she\u2019s not able to coach. I\u2019ll see her in the W.\u201d<\/p>\n Throughout the interview, Johnson also showed genuine respect for Bueckers, calling her \u201cmy dawg.\u201d She mentioned that she is closely following the former UConn star\u2019s WNBA rookie season and feels she has to \u201crepresent for her a little bit\u201d now that Bueckers can no longer coach in the event.<\/p>\n How Did Bueckers Respond During Their Coaching Battle?<\/p>\n