ZaKiyah Johnson: WNBA Draft 2029 Profile & Path to the Pros

ZaKiyah Johnson

2029 WNBA Draft:

Draft Class Ranking: 13

Pro Comp: Rebekah Gardner

Player Profile

A prospect for the 2029 WNBA Draft class, ZaKiyah Johnson is a rugged, high-impact freshman guard. While she was recruited as a perimeter scorer, she has thrived as an undersized presence in the paint for the Tigers. Johnson leads LSU’s freshman class in rebounding (5.8 RPG) and scoring (10.2 PPG), utilizing a quick leap and relentless motor to dominate the offensive glass—highlighted by a 14-rebound performance against Missouri where 11 boards came on the offensive end.

Notable Teammates

Mikaylah Williams (LSU) • Flau’jae Johnson (LSU) • MiLaysia Fulwiley (LSU) • Grace Knox (LSU) • Jada Williams (LSU)

Big Board Comparison

Rank	Player Name	Season	Team	FG%	3P%	FT%	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
12	Aubrey Galvan	'25-26	VAN	42.2	33.0	78.5	3.4	5.7	2.6	0.1	2.8	13.5
13	ZaKiyah Johnson	'25-26	LSU	59.9	66.7	69.7	5.6	1.0	0.8	0.5	1.0	9.7
14	Arianna Roberson	'25-26	Duke	41.6	30.8	59.7	5.7	0.8	0.9	1.3	1.9	8.0

Game Analysis

vs. Missouri (Feb 2026) – No. 7 LSU sets rebounding record. Freshman Zakiyah Johnson records 17 points and a career high 14 rebounds.[Read the article.]
vs. Alabama (Feb 2026) – ZaKiyah Johnson earned a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. [Read the article.]