Summary
The Indiana Fever drafted Raven Johnson, who previously won a national championship at South Carolina with Aliyah Boston. Boston, now a star player for the Fever, celebrated the draft news and looks forward to potentially winning more titles with her former teammate. The Fever had a strong performance last season, despite injuries, and aim to improve with Johnson's addition.
Key Facts
- Aliyah Boston and Raven Johnson both played for South Carolina and won a national championship in 2022.
- The Indiana Fever selected Raven Johnson as the 10th pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
- Boston was chosen by the Fever as the No. 1 overall pick in 2023 and has been a consistent All-Star player in the WNBA.
- The Fever had an injury-filled 2025 season but still reached the semifinals.
- Kelsey Mitchell, another All-Star player, stayed healthy and helped lead the team last season.
- The Fever re-signed several key players, including Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull, before the draft.
- Raven Johnson was known for her strong defensive play in college and won the SEC Defensive Player of the Year.
