Days After Inking 2 NIL Deals, LSU Superstar Flau’jae Johnson’s Entry Into the Oscars Receives Heartmelting Reaction From ‘So Proud’ Alex Morgan

LSU’s 19-year-old champion Flau’jae Johnson has inspired many. Her story molded in a feature film, Fenom is now an Oscar-qualifying project. Fans are raising the roof for the young champion and many are congratulating her for achieving this incredible feat. Among many names, USWNT megastar Alex Morgan also sent her wishers for the young basketball sensation.

With averaging 11 points per game and an unfathomable 6 rebounds per game, Johnson helped her team lift the NCAA title trophy. Not only that, her mind-blowing performance had her in the Freshman of the Year. With now the success of the movie she starred in, 2023 has become a year not to forget in her life.

Alex Morgan congratulates Johnson

Amid a fierce NWSL season and possibly the biggest tournament of her already distinguished career loading up, Alex Morgan extended her support for the young basketball phenom. The post of the movie ‘Fenom’ being Oscar-eligible was shared by the USWNT legend on her Instagram stories.

Sharing the post made by the creators of the movie, Togethxr, Morgan wrote, “Stories worth telling. So proud of the film and @togethxr“. The post also highlighted all the major accolades the film has received in the past few days.

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After winning the championship, Flau’jae Johnson is on the roll as she is getting offers from brands for deals. Additionally, cashing on her newfound success, she has already signed 2 brand deals. Johnson took advantage of the new law, which allowed the collegiate players to monetize their name and game.

Brand deals for Flau’jae Johnson

According to Forbes, Johnson has just signed two NIL deals after winning the NCAA title with her team, Louisiana State University. According to the reports, fast-food chain, Raising Cane’s, and apparel giants Campus Ink have penned down a deal with the young basketball sensation.

In a recent interview, she said, “It feels like I’m trailblazing. I’m creating the blueprint.” She was talking about the NIL deals, which have been game-changers for NCAA players like Johnson. Meanwhile, receiving the praise from the legend Alex Morgan herself, it would have been an unbelievable moment for the youngster.

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