Overview

• At SEC media days, Mulkey said Johnson has led more through her music and urged her to become a vocal teammate.
• Johnson said she initiated uncomfortable conversations with players to learn how to lead and is prioritizing daily accountability.
• LSU returns four seniors and brings in eight new players, including transfers Amiya Joyner and Kailyn Gilbert, plus walk-on Izzy Besselman.
• Johnson previously deferred vocal leadership to outspoken veterans such as Angel Reese and Aneesah Morrow, who have moved on to the pros.
• The senior guard enters her final college season as a prominent recording artist and a widely projected WNBA draft pick.