Flau’jae Johnson has sparked fresh speculation regarding her future in the WNBA, with rumors swirling about a potential collaboration with Caitlin Clark at the Indiana Fever. The buzz intensified after Johnson expressed admiration for the Fever’s new head coach, Stephanie White. As a standout player for LSU, Johnson’s success in college basketball has many excited about her prospects in the professional league. With the 21-year-old set to enter the WNBA draft in 2025, discussions about her joining the Fever and playing alongside 2024 Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark are heating up.
During an episode of her podcast, Best of Both Worlds, Johnson shared her thoughts on White’s appointment as the Fever’s head coach. Johnson’s praise was effusive, calling White “a players’ coach” and reminiscing about their connection when White recruited her to Vanderbilt. Although Johnson eventually chose LSU for college, she noted that she would have strongly considered Vanderbilt if White had still been there. Her glowing comments have only fueled speculation that she could be a key player for the Fever in the near future.
Since joining LSU, Johnson’s list of accomplishments has been impressive. She was part of the NCAA Championship-winning team in 2023, earned the SEC’s Freshman of the Year honors, and became a McDonald’s All-American in 2022. In the 2023/24 season, Johnson’s stats were equally remarkable, with averages of 14.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game, alongside a free throw percentage of 76.9%. These numbers underscore her potential and the excitement surrounding her entry into the WNBA.
Stephanie White, who took over as head coach of the Indiana Fever in November 2024, has a storied career in the league. After a two-year break from coaching, White returned to the WNBA to guide the Connecticut Sun to a strong second-place finish in the Eastern Conference during the 2023/24 season. Her leadership experience, both as a player for the Fever and a coach, positions her as a central figure in the team’s future. In her statement upon joining the Fever, White emphasized her commitment to bringing another WNBA title to Indiana, marking a new chapter in the franchise’s history.
Should Flau’jae Johnson be selected by the Fever in the 2025 draft, she will join Caitlin Clark, who already made a significant impact in her rookie season. Clark was the first overall pick in 2024 and shattered several rookie records, including most points and assists in a single season. With Johnson’s skills and potential, paired with Clark’s already proven dominance, the duo could form one of the most formidable partnerships in the league, signaling a promising future for the Indiana Fever.
