Flau'jae Johnson of LSU Tigers Donates $10K to Hometown Boys & Girls Club

Flau’jae Johnson poses for a Puma photoshoot. (Via Puma)

By: Adonis Armstrong

Flau’jae Johnson is making a significant impact on the youth in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. As part of her champion "Homecoming Weekend" celebration, the rising basketball star donated $10,000 to her former hangout spot, the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club, on Friday July 28th.

.@Flaujae donated $10K to the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club in her hometown of Savannah, GA 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/IEj9vhbBud

— espnW (@espnW) July 29, 2023

The local hero came back to her hometown to inspire and motivate the younger generation to pursue their dreams fearlessly. “This is something I always wanted to do. I always want to give back to the community, and I am so glad this worked out. I am super excited to be back here with the kids,” Johnson stated, according to WTOC-TV's report. The Frank Callen Club was where Johnson started honing her court skills.

During her visit, Johnson reminisced about her time playing on the boys' basketball team and highlighted the importance of her visit. “I hope they realize that they can do it, too. I come from the same place. I was here just 10 years ago. I want them to know that they can do it, too, and when they do, do it to give back to someone else,” she stated.

As a freshman on the LSU Tigers basketball team, the 19-year-old played a crucial role in leading her team to a 2023 NCAA championship victory, along with teammate Angel Reese, both capitalizing on NIL deals as roster stars. Flau'jae, who is also a rapper, expressed on Twitter how rewarding it is to give back. “I grew up in here, played on my first basketball team here. This place molded me to become the person I am today. Forever grateful. This is only the start,” in a separate tweet, she further expressed her thoughts.

Johnson is currently featured in the second season of ‘Fenom,’ a docuseries that chronicles the rise of female athletes, and she hosted a special screening on Friday night. Other weekend events include a meet and greet with an autograph signing and a back-to-school drive to support the community before the upcoming school year. For more details, check here.

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