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Flau’jae Johnson’s mother has come to her daughter’s defense following LSU’s 79–72 loss to Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks, but her strong statements have sparked widespread backlash from fans and the college basketball community.
After the game, Johnson’s mother, Kia Brooks, took to social media and boldly declared that despite LSU’s loss, her daughter was still “beating South Carolina in real life.” She emphasized that Flau’jae was the best player on the court and expressed confidence that no South Carolina player would be drafted ahead of her daughter in the upcoming WNBA Draft.
Brooks’ comments appeared to highlight Flau’jae’s overall success beyond basketball, including her rising brand value, popularity, and career opportunities off the court. She also suggested that her daughter’s individual performance and long-term trajectory outweigh the outcome of a single game.
However, the remarks quickly drew criticism online, with many fans accusing Brooks of disrespecting South Carolina’s players and their legendary coach Dawn Staley. Some social media users pushed back against her claims, pointing out that South Carolina has multiple top prospects and questioning her assertion that Flau’jae outperformed everyone on the floor.
Other critics went even further, calling Brooks’ comments unnecessary and saying parents should avoid publicly downplaying opposing players to uplift their own child. Some fans described her statements as “delusional” and argued that her comments crossed the line from support into disrespect.
Despite the controversy, Flau’jae Johnson remains one of the brightest stars in women’s college basketball, with a strong future ahead both on the court and beyond. While her mother’s comments have ignited debate, they also reflect the deep belief and confidence she has in her daughter’s ability to succeed at the highest level.
WILD: The mother of college basketball player Flau’jae reacts to her daughter’s loss to Dawn Staley and South Carolina, saying that Flau’jae is “beating South Carolina in real life.” She also states that her daughter was the best player on the court despite the loss and believes… pic.twitter.com/afOTshLcoQ
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