Angel Reese’s Former Teammate Reveals They Are “Not Friends”

Angel Reese And Former LSU Teammate Reportedly End Their FriendshipAngel Reese (Photo By Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
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.

According to Johnson, behind-the-scenes tensions played a role. “Yeah, it was a lot of media, it was a lot of locker room stuff,” she said. “Stuff that go on behind the scenes. But it happens. It happens.”

She didn’t dive into specific details but clarified that the attention, and what comes with it, may have impacted the friendship. Both players were high-profile stars during a massive surge in attention for women’s college basketball. Their success came with cameras, headlines, and scrutiny that few 20-year-olds are prepared for.

Even with the distance, Johnson still holds respect for her former teammate. “I support her in everything she do. Like, she’s killing in the WNBA … I’m just proud of her,” she said.

Reese, now in her second WNBA season, continues to impact the court. She’s averaging 9 points and 12 rebounds per game, proving she belongs at the next level.

The friendship may have faded, but the championship banners remain. And for both Reese and Johnson, that shared history will always tie them together, just not as closely as before.