Flau'jae Johnson Named to Team USA 2026 FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup Roster

The Call-Up Flau'jae Johnson is heading back to international play. The Seattle Storm guard has been named to Team USA's roster for the 2026 FIBA Women's 3x3 AmeriCup, set to take place in San Salvador, El Salvador. Johnson shared her excitement online, reposting the Storm's announcement with a simple but heartfelt message: "Blessings... All Glory To God."

This marks Johnson's first time repping the U.S. in a 3x3 competition specifically, though she's no stranger to the AmeriCup stage. She was part of the Team USA squad that took gold at the 2025 FIBA Women's AmeriCup, so she's walking into this new format with real international pedigree already in her pocket.

A Breakout Rookie Year The timing of this call-up isn't random — Johnson just wrapped a huge rookie season in the WNBA. Drafted 8th overall by the Golden State Valkyries in the 2026 WNBA Draft, she was traded to the Seattle Storm the same night. Head coach Sonia Raman wasted no time, slotting Johnson into the starting lineup immediately.

The results spoke for themselves: 14.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.4 steals per game on 40.2% shooting from the field. Johnson finished second among all WNBA rookies in both points and rebounds per game, cementing herself as one of the league's most impactful first-year players.

Who Else Is on the Roster Johnson isn't making this trip alone. Team USA's 3x3 squad also includes Aerial Powers, an 11-year WNBA veteran and champion bringing serious experience to the table, along with Sydney Taylor and Aziaha James. For James, a second-year guard with the Dallas Wings, this will be her first time suiting up for the national team — making her part of a roster blending veteran leadership with rising young talent.

Why This Matters for Team USA The U.S. enters as the defending champions in this event, and sending a roster stacked entirely with WNBA experience signals they're not taking the title defense lightly. 3x3 basketball is a different beast than the traditional 5-on-5 game — faster, more physical, and built on individual playmaking — which makes Johnson's versatility as a scorer and facilitator a natural fit.

For Johnson personally, this is another building block in what's shaping up to be a fast-rising career. From an NCAA championship at LSU to a standout WNBA rookie campaign to now a second straight AmeriCup roster spot, she's stacking accolades at a pace few players her age can match. Fans will be watching closely to see if she can help Team USA keep its grip on regional dominance heading into San Salvador.