Flau’jae Johnson’s terrific performance in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup was a cause for celebration for the LSU Tigers star’s family. Her stepfather, Ameen Brooks, paid tribute to the 21-year-old on social media on Friday. Johnson starred for the United States in their win over the Dominican Republic.
Brooks posted an image on Instagram, showing Johnson’s outstanding numbers in the USA’s 110-44 victory at Centro de Deportes Colectivos in Chile.
“Flau’jae Johnson got them grills on,” Brooks wrote in the caption.
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Johnson dazzled in the game against the Dominican Republic, leading all scorers with 22 points. She shot 8-for-12 from the field, including 2-for-3 from beyond the arc. She also made a living at the charity stripe, knocking down all four of her free-throw attempts.
Johnson, who grabbed seven rebounds and issued two assists, also displayed her defensive prowess against the Dominican Republic. She racked up four steals and one block in 20 minutes of action.
Ameen Brooks’ wife, Kia Brooks, also celebrated her daughter’s performance in the AmeriCup. She commented on a post from the Instagram page “Women’s Hoops Masterclass,” which showed Johnson’s highlights.
“Let’s Geaux beautiful,” Kia wrote.
Johnson, who earned $7 million last year, according to Forbes, will look to keep the momentum going on Saturday when the United States faces Canada in the semifinals. Canada booked a spot in the last four after beating Colombia 73-49 in the quarterfinals.
How Flau’jae Johnson Fared for Team USA in the Group Phase of the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup
Flau’jae Johnson’s stellar performance against the Dominican Republic was a welcome sight for coach Kara Lawson, as the LSU guard had struggled offensively in her previous outings in the group stage of the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup.
Johnson made her tournament debut against host nation Chile, scoring just three points on 1-for-8 shooting in the USA’s 108-47 victory. She followed that up with a scoreless performance against Colombia, missing all five of her field-goal attempts in the USA’s 80-43 win.
Johnson helped the USA record an 80-62 win over Puerto Rico, dropping five points on 2-for-5 shooting. She concluded her group phase campaign with another offensive dud, going scoreless in the USA’s 104-48 win over Mexico.
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