Flau’jae Johnson and Team USA won the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup on Sunday, with the LSU star’s music playing after the Americans beat Brazil in the final, doubling her glory
Joshua Mbu Senior Sports Reporter
08:10 ET, 07 Jul 2025
Flau’jae Johnson is a rapper outside of her collegiate basketball career(Image: Getty Images)
LSU standout Flau’jae Johnson enjoyed a unique double celebration with her teammates after Team USA secured the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup title, defeating Brazil 92-84 on Sunday, as one of her rap songs filled the air.
The FIBA AmeriCup is a prestigious tournament that brings together top national basketball teams from North, Central, and South America every four years to determine the continental champion. This year, Team USA assembled a formidable roster featuring some of college basketball’s brightest stars, including Johnson, who will return to LSU for another season while also pursuing a rap career.
In the final, Johnson, who has previously made her feelings clear on both Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, delivered an impressive 25-point performance. Yet it was Vanderbilt sensation Mikayla Blakes who stole the show with 27 points, earning her the MVP award.
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As Team USA lifted the trophy, Johnson’s music added to the celebratory atmosphere.
This victory marked Team USA’s third Women’s AmeriCup title in the last four editions and the team’s fifth overall, moving them ahead of Cuba’s four titles. Another standout for Team USA was Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo, who previously won gold with the U.S. at the U17 (2022) and U19 (2023) World Cups.
Hidalgo was named to the tournament’s All-Star Five, an honor she cherished.
Flau’Jae Johnson’s song was played after Team USA’s AmeriCup win over Brazil(Image: X)
“I think it’s a blessing. This is the second time I’ve been named to the All-Star Five (after the U19 World Cup), and I truly feel fortunate to be in this position, to play for the United States, to represent my country. It’s an honor to be here. I really appreciate this moment,” she told FIBA Americas.
Hidalgo added: “We overcame a lot of challenges. We played seven games in about nine days, something like that. So it was tough physically, but our depth was key. We took over in the fourth quarter, and that’s exactly what we needed.”
Olivia Miles highlighted the team’s consistent performance, particularly in the final stretch: “We stayed steady throughout the game, especially in the fourth quarter.
“At one point, we had 19-year-olds guarding her (WNBA veteran Damiris Dantas). So it was a great learning experience for them.
“I’m very proud of how they battled. Our bigs were phenomenal in this game. I’m just really proud of this team.”
Looking ahead to the 2026 WNBA Draft next April, Johnson is anticipated to be a top pick. A final year with Tigers’ head coach Kim Mulkey is expected to cement her status.
“I definitely want to win, but I want to make sure I’m being developed to be the player that I want to be in the WNBA,” she told FOS.
“Trying to find out how I can make that happen this year. I want to be as prepared as possible.”