Angel Reese and Flau’jae Johnson shared one of the most iconic moments in recent college basketball history, bringing home a national championship to LSU in 2023. They danced through March Madness, cut down nets, and captured the imagination of fans across the country. But despite those unforgettable highs, their personal bond hasn’t lasted.

The two were key figures in LSU’s dominant 2022-23 season. Reese, who transferred from Maryland, quickly became a face of the program, while Johnson, a freshman phenom at the time, brought energy and grit to the backcourt. Together, they helped shape one of the most electric runs in program history. Now, their relationship looks very different.

Championship Bond That Couldn’t Last

LSU player Flau’Jae Johnson (Photo By Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Flau’jae Johnson confirmed what many fans had speculated for months. She and Reese are no longer close.

During an appearance on The Breakfast Club, Johnson said, “We’re not friends, but I mean that bond that we had, that thing that we did together, winning a national championship, you can never take that away from us.”

Back in September, Reese touched on the changing dynamic during an episode of her Unapologetically Angel podcast.

“We’re not as close as we used to be,” she admitted. “But there were no hard feelings.” Johnson’s recent comments suggest there’s more to the story.https://youtu.be/dJLH6OBlx5I