LSU star Flau'Jae Johnson reveals what she wants to see from WNBA before turning pro

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Name, image and likeness (NIL) deals in college sports has been a hot topic in many circles, and one of the arguments is whether turning pro for student-athletes is appealing, considering they can make substantial money in college now. 

LSU Tigers women's basketball star Flau'Jae Johnson knows all about these new opportunities for college athletes. According to On3, the sophomore guard's NIL valuation is at $1.1 million, which is third-highest among females in college sports and 16th overall. Only LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne ($3.5 million) and teammate Angel Reese ($1.7 million) are higher on the list. 

Women's college basketball has many stars, which also include the projected No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Iowa's Caitlin Clark, whose valuation is at $910,000. So, when the average salary in the league is around $147,000, there are some who wonder if going pro is beneficial for these types of stars. 

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Flau'jae Johnson, #4 of the LSU Lady Tigers, celebrates the win against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium on Feb. 8, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Carly Mackler/Getty Images)

However, while financials are important for Johnson, she pointed out another aspect that she would like to see improve from the WNBA by the time she is allowed to enter the draft, which would be two years from now. 

"The conditions for the players," she told Fox News Digital while discussing her excitement for Powerade's new "March Doesn’t Start in March" campaign heading into tournament season. "You go to college, and you’re treated like a pro. Then, you go to the pros and you’re