In the whirlwind world of college basketball, the mere mention of the Player of the Year award is enough to send fans into a frenzy. With Caitlin Clark’s legendary stint now behind us and the new season just around the corner, the spotlight is on fresh contenders. But a recent tweet listing potential Player of the Year candidates has sent shockwaves through the college hoops community—primarily because one glaring name is missing: Flau’jae Johnson.

For those living under a rock—or perhaps a very large rock—Flau’jae Johnson of LSU was nothing short of sensational last season. The Tiger star was all over the court, and by all accounts, should be on every list of top players to watch. But according to a recent post circulating on X/Twitter, Flau’jae is nowhere to be found. Cue the outrage.

The Snub Heard ‘Round the Basketball World

The moment the list dropped, Twitter erupted like a sports bar on game night. Fans were quick to voice their displeasure:

“No Flau’jae?????? this list unserious,” one fan tweeted, their disbelief palpable enough to jump off the screen.

“Any list without Fla’jaue & Aneesah on it is ludicrous,” another commented, as if the world had just tipped off its axis.

And the critiques didn’t stop there. “A list without Flau’jae is an unimportant list. Not to mention you’re missing Aneesah Raven, Malaysia. Let’s try again,” someone else chimed in, clearly unimpressed by the oversight.

Is This What They Call “Lack of Basketball IQ”?

Some critics have even gone so far as to question the qualifications of the list’s creator. “Whoever made this post doesn’t know women’s basketball. I’m sorry,” was one especially scathing remark. Harsh? Maybe. But when your list overlooks a player who could probably single-handedly win games while blindfolded, the outrage makes sense.

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As for the other “notable” names on the list, the debate rages on. Fans have been pitching alternatives with the fervor of a coach calling a timeout to rally his team. “Aneesah Morrow, Audi Crooks, Kiki Iriafen, Raegan Beers, Cotie McMahon,” they shout, as if the list-makers have never seen these rising stars play.

Paige Bueckers: The Return of the Prodigy

Amidst the chaos, one name does remain steadfast: Paige Bueckers. The UConn point guard is a household name, having dazzled fans with her performance last season. After a tough 2022-23 marred by an ACL injury, Bueckers returned with a vengeance, leading her team to a Final Four appearance and earning a slew of accolades.

“I know I’m not at the top, at the peak of my performance. I’m not anywhere where I wanna be. So. I’m always motivated by that, always motivated by wanting to win,” Bueckers recently said on the ‘This is Winning Basketball’ show, her eyes fixed firmly on that elusive national championship.

Looking Ahead

So, with Caitlin Clark’s historic run concluded, and Flau’jae Johnson being unjustly overlooked, the stage is set for a new hero to rise. Bueckers, poised and hungry, is ready to seize the moment. But rest assured, until the dust settles and the new Player of the Year is crowned, expect fans to keep the debate alive, fuelled by endless tweets and a sprinkle of sarcasm.

In the end, whether you’re a Bueckers believer or a staunch supporter of Flau’jae (or both), one thing is clear: the race for the 2024-25 Player of the Year is just getting started, and it promises to be one wild ride.