Summary
Raven Johnson, a former basketball player from South Carolina, participated in the 2026 WNBA Draft events at the Empire State Building. Known for her strong college career, Johnson expressed discomfort with the heights during a video shared by the WNBA. She is expected to be picked seventh overall by the new team, Portland Fire, in the upcoming draft.
Key Facts
- Raven Johnson played basketball for South Carolina under coach Dawn Staley.
- Johnson won two national championships and was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year.
- The 2026 WNBA Draft was held on a Monday night.
- Johnson was at the Empire State Building with other draft prospects and showed her discomfort with the height.
- She is projected to be the seventh overall pick, going to the expansion team, Portland Fire.
- The draft will be aired on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- South Carolina ended their season with a 36-4 record.
- Johnson's college career ended with a loss to UCLA in the championship game.
