{"id":232696,"date":"2026-03-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/11\/flaujae-johnsons-confident-smile-is-her-not-so-secret-weapon-the-gist\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T00:00:00","slug":"flaujae-johnsons-confident-smile-is-her-not-so-secret-weapon-the-gist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/11\/flaujae-johnsons-confident-smile-is-her-not-so-secret-weapon-the-gist\/","title":{"rendered":"Flau\u2019jae Johnson\u2019s confident smile is her not-so secret weapon | The GIST"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfc0 Think you know Flau\u2019jae Johnson,<\/strong> the college champion hooper whose confident game is as bright as her smile? Think again. The LSU senior is an athlete, recording artist, model, student, and businesswoman \u2014 not to mention an Invisalign Game Changer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In collaboration with Invisalign<strong>\u00ae<\/strong>, we\u2019re sharing the inspiring stories behind your favorite women athletes\u2019 smiles, starting with Invisalign\u2019s three Game Changers: Flau\u2019jae, flag football legend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegistsports.com\/editorial\/diana-flores-believes-a-smile-can-break-down-any-barrier\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Diana Flores<\/a>, and women\u2019s soccer star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegistsports.com\/editorial\/behind-croix-bethunes-smile-is-a-story-of-resilience\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Croix Bethune<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s take it to the court and get to know Flau\u2019jae Johnson.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc4b Name:<\/strong> Flau\u2019jae Johnson<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcaa Occupation:<\/strong> LSU women\u2019s basketball player, recording artist, student<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf82 Birthday:<\/strong> November 3rd, 2003<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Accolades:<\/strong> 2023 NCAA Champion, 2023 SEC Freshman of the Year, 2025 AmeriCup Gold Medalist<\/p>\n<figure><figcaption>Source: Invisalign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\ude01 It\u2019s easy to see why this multi-talented baller is a Game Changer<\/strong>, but if you ask Flau\u2019jae, what really makes her stand out is her confidence \u2014 particularly, her confident smile.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flau\u2019jae is <em>always <\/em>cheesing, so when her teeth started shifting, it seriously affected her signature spunk. That\u2019s why she invested in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invisalign.com\/invisalign-smile-quiz?gistbrand=INV-01&amp;plcmt=secondary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Invisalign clear aligners<\/a>, the No. 1 doctor-recommended clear aligner brand.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>As an athlete, everything matters for peak performance \u2014 and oral health is no exception. After all, when you look good <em>and <\/em>feel good, you play good, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"copy-container-module--image--7f984\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/rdxk7lfa\/production\/4e7c2708a363dcd1233124eea8ce31c344be4af3-2354x1510.png?w=1280&amp;fm=webp&amp;dpr=2\"\/><figcaption>Source: Invisalign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfc0 Flau\u2019jae\u2019s passion for basketball has an origin story after our leveling the playing field\u2013loving hearts: <\/strong>She wanted to beat the boys. Her uncles and brothers wouldn\u2019t let her play with them when she was younger, a denial that only fueled her fire to be the best.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flau\u2019jae\u2019s always been known for her confident game, catching the eye of LSU women\u2019s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey, who recruited Flau\u2019jae to one of the strongest collegiate hoops programs in the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"copy-container-module--image--7f984\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/rdxk7lfa\/production\/b1d0fea29cd807eb326d85ef5a26d6e00e91e4bd-2184x1524.png?w=1280&amp;fm=webp&amp;dpr=2\"\/><figcaption>Source: Invisalign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc40 Flau\u2019jae was a standout beginning in her freshman season<\/strong>, playing an instrumental role in LSU winning their first NCAA championship in 2023. Flau\u2019jae averaged 11 points and 5.9 rebounds per game her freshman year, a stellar start to her college career.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Despite being eligible for the WNBA Draft in 2025, Flau\u2019jae decided she wasn\u2019t done playing college ball just yet and is currently competing in her senior season with dreams of taking the Tigers to the mountaintop once again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"copy-container-module--image--7f984\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/rdxk7lfa\/production\/72b7f8e3bf140246f63ff5a5931c4bb6ad941e57-2218x1526.png?w=1280&amp;fm=webp&amp;dpr=2\"\/><figcaption>Source: Invisalign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u23f2\ufe0f Between shooting hoops, scoring name, image, and likeness deals, and oh yeah, being a college student, <\/strong>you\u2019d think Flau\u2019jae doesn\u2019t have a spare minute in the day \u2014 but, there\u2019s always time to pursue the things you love. For Flau\u2019jae, that\u2019s music \u2014 specifically, rapping.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"copy-container-module--image--7f984\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/rdxk7lfa\/production\/102a5503b35b8de5a41263366828e900b78477e7-2698x1522.png?w=1280&amp;fm=webp&amp;dpr=2\"\/><figcaption>Source: Invisalign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfb5 Flau\u2019jae\u2019s father,<\/strong> who passed away just before she was born, was a rapper, and she\u2019s always been inspired by the legacy he left. However, she wanted to leave her <em>own <\/em>legacy as an artist. Flau\u2019jae is signed to Roc Nation (yes, Jay-Z\u2019s label) and has already released three projects.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Finding that lyrical flow is one of the things that makes Flau\u2019jae smile the most \u2014 it\u2019s why she wants her fans to feel empowered and like they can conquer the day when they listen to her music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"copy-container-module--image--7f984\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/rdxk7lfa\/production\/39112669a03fe5b0da39cca9614949d58ef19ad3-2154x1514.png?w=1280&amp;fm=webp&amp;dpr=2\"\/><figcaption>Source: Invisalign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\ude03 Watch Flau\u2019jae\u2019s full Invisalign Game Changers video <\/strong>at the link above and if you\u2019re interested in upgrading your smile, take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegistsports.com\/page\/the-smile-edit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Invisalign Oral Health Scan<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"copy-container-module--small--f809b\">*<em>Based on a survey in March 2021 by iQVIA. If a dentist (n=911) or orthodontist (n=53) has performed 1+ teeth straightening treatment in the past week, they were asked, \u201cwhich brand of clear aligner do you trust the most for teeth straightening?\u201d From the list, Invisalign was chosen the most often at the 99% confidence interval. 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