Johnson, a first team All-Southeastern Conference selection for the No. 7 Tigers, was held out of LSU's regular-season finale that Ole Miss won 85-77.

This story was updated to include an injury update for Flau'jae Johnson. So much of LSU's success this season can be attributed to its star players Aneesah Morrow, Mikaylah Williams and Flau'jae Johnson.

Johnson is battling shin inflammation, coach Kim Mulkey said on Sunday. LSU wants the pain from that injury to subside by the time the NCAA Tournament tips off, so it's shutting her down until the games become do-or-die. That decision will give her three weeks to rest.