Flau'jae Johnson, LSU's leading scorer, will miss the SEC tournament due to shin inflammation, as confirmed by coach Kim Mulkey. Johnson has been struggling with this injury since a loss to Texas on February 16 and recently missed a game against Ole Miss. Mulkey emphasized the importance of rest over risking further injury, expressing confidence that Johnson will be healthy for the NCAA tournament. Despite having a remarkable season, Johnson's recent performance has faltered, prompting the decision for her recovery, aiming for a strong playoff return.
"I know she's trying to mask the pain she's in. It's not a stress fracture or anything like that. It's just rest. We'll get that inflammation down, and we'll see the Flau'jae that we need to see when we start playoffs."
"I don't think Flau'jae's best basketball has happened in the last couple of weeks, so let's rest her. Why put her through that? Because it's just not worth it."
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