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Mom Kia Brooks Posts Free Message for Flau’jae Johnson’s $1.5 Million Custom Diamond Earrings


Kia Brooks, mother of Flau’jae Johnson, posted a special message of gratitude for her daughter on Instagram Monday. She expressed how grateful she is for Johnson’s talents, gifts and the path he is on.

“Dear God, as I look at this beautiful picture of my daughter, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the extraordinary gifts and talents you have given her. Her life’s journey is extraordinary and I firmly believe she is destined for greatness. In addition to achieving success, her purpose is to inspire and uplift others, empowering them to follow their dreams.

“Regardless of life’s challenges, I thank you for every step she takes, be it big or small, heavy or easy. Every experience shapes her character, instills dignity and pride.

“Tonight, as she faces another game, I humbly ask you to protect my daughter and her teammates. Protect them and fill them with strength, courage and determination. In your name, I pray, Amen. With love and prayers mother🙏🏾 # Flaujae #Big4 #Hooper #Rapper#NationalChampion #ImSoProudOfyou#TheTigers #Resilience#KeepGoing#ContinueToBeImpactuful #YouRock#MyGirl #AMothersPrayer#PrayOverYourChildren 🥰💪🏾💜💛🏀🎤🪄”

The picture shows Flau’jae Johnson, whose net worth is $1.5 million according to On3, wearing a diamond earring in the shape of the number four, which is her jersey number.

Flau’jae Johnson and LSU move up the AP poll rankings

Flau’jae Johnson and LSU Tigers returned to the top five in the latest AP Top 25 poll on Monday.

The top four teams remained the same, with No. 1 UCLA (16-0), No. 2 South Carolina (16-1), No. 3 Notre Dame (14-2) and No. 4 Southern California (16-1). LSU moved up to No. 5 after improving its record to 18-0 with an 89-87 win over then-No. 16 Tennessee on Thursday.

This marks a return to near-top rankings for Kim Mulkey’s Tigers, who were ranked as high as No. 4 earlier this season. UConn (15-2) also moved up to No. 6, while Texas (16-2) fell to No. 7 after losing to South Carolina in SEC play. The rest of the top 10 includes Maryland (15-1), Ohio State (16-0) and TCU (17-1).

Minnesota and Oklahoma State joined the rankings this week, sharing the No. 24 spot, while Iowa and Michigan dropped out of the Top 25.

The rest of the AP Top 25:

11. Kansas State (17-1)

12. Kentucky (15-1)

13. Oklahoma (14-3)

14. North Carolina (15-3)

15. Tennessee (14-2)

16. Vojvoda (16-4)

17. Georgia Tech (15-2)

18. Cal (16-2)

19. Alabama (16-2)

20. West Virginia (13-3)

21. North Carolina State (12-4)

22. Michigan State (13-3)

23. Utah (13-3)

24. Minnesota (16-1)

24. Oklahoma State (14-2)