Summary
Former South Carolina basketball player Raven Johnson has signed a shoe deal with Adidas and was drafted by the Indiana Fever in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Minnesota Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards, who also has a deal with Adidas, expressed support for Johnson on social media. Johnson and Edwards, both from Atlanta, have a close relationship, which Johnson describes as sibling-like.
Key Facts
- Raven Johnson has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Adidas.
- She was drafted by the Indiana Fever in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
- Minnesota Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards shared his support for Johnson on Instagram.
- Johnson and Edwards both come from Atlanta, Georgia.
- Johnson played for the University of South Carolina, where she won two national championships.
- She is the reigning SEC Defensive Player of the Year.
- The Fever's WNBA season starts on May 8, with their first game on May 9, against the Dallas Wings.
