LSU’s freshman force with grown-woman production
ZaKiyah Johnson was a high-end 2025 recruit for LSU and quickly turned into an immediate-impact freshman, averaging 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in the 2025-26 season while starting 23 of 34 games[1]. Her calling card is versatility with bite: LSU used her on the perimeter and in the post, and she’s already shown a knack for attacking the glass, drawing fouls, and scoring efficiently, including a 16-point, 8-rebound outing against Auburn[1][2]. She was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team and ESPN’s Top 10 Most Impactful Freshmen list, which says the national buzz matches the tape[12][14].
