LSU womens basketball star Flau’jae Johnson provided her fans with an early Christmas present after going official with her boyfriend – Tigers football player Chris Hilton Jr.
Taking to social media on Christmas Eve, Johnson shared a series of flicks from a holiday themed photoshoot with Hilton. In the romantic pictures, the couple can be seen holding hands and smiling while donning matching pajama sets.
Santa Listened #MerryChristmas, Johnson captioned the post, which as of writing has garnered nearly 240,000 likes.
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Prior to going Instagram official, Johnson provided several glimpses into her love life through a series of mysterious hints. Back in November, the 21-year-old posted several Instagram stories in which an unidentified partner can be seen standing by a bed covered with rose petals and candles alongside a neon sign that reads Be My GF.
One month later, Hilton appeared to confirm that he and Johnson were a couple. On the heels of LSUs 37-17 win over Oklahoma, the wide receiver shared a snap of the pair cuddling in front of a mirror, as well as posing together in a photoshoot.
Johnson and Hiltons relationship should come as no surprise, considering the former publicly described her ideal man as an athlete. While making an appearance on The Baller Alert Show, back in April, she said: “I don’t see myself dating a regular person. Can’t date a NARP. ‘Normal — Regular Person.’
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“I’m attracted to athletes, cause I like builds, Johnson continued. You can’t date no short boy. You gotta be a good person. Gotta be able to make me laugh, funny, a good heart. I don’t need anybody like negative energy.”
Hilton first burst onto the national scene at Zachary High School, where he shined in both football as well as track and field. The No. 4 overall prospect in Louisiana and No. 54 in the nation by 247 Sports eventually committed to the Tigers, but was hampered by injuries his first two seasons with LSU.
Over 11 games – two of which were starts – during his sophomore campaign, Hilton reeled in 13 catches for 225 and two touchdowns. He saved his best performance for last, recording a season-high three receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown against Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
This year, Hilton amassed five catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns – both of which came against Oklahoma on November 30.
Johnson, meanwhile, has continued to cement herself as one of the best womens college basketball players in the nation. Over 14 games this season – all of which shes started – the guard and rapper is averaging personal-highs in points (20.9), rebounds (six) and assists (3.1) while shooting 51.9% from the field and 41.8% from behind the arc.
Thanks to Johnsons stellar play, the Tigers boast a perfect 14-0 record and actively rank No. 6 in the nation behind only UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame, USC and Texas.
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