Summary
The Indiana Fever selected Raven Johnson as their first-round pick in the WNBA draft. Johnson, who played at South Carolina, faced off against Caitlin Clark in college and is now looking forward to playing with her professionally. Johnson's role in the team is not yet clear, but she is expected to start her career as a bench player.
Key Facts
- The Indiana Fever selected Raven Johnson, a South Carolina Gamecocks star, at No. 10 overall in the WNBA draft.
- Johnson played five seasons under coach Dawn Staley and started 117 of 154 college games.
- She averaged 6.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in college.
- There was a viral moment during college when rival Caitlin Clark waved off Johnson, affecting her mentally, but Johnson is excited to play with Clark now.
- Johnson expects to begin her career in Indiana as a bench player.
- Indiana also drafted Justine Pissott and Jessica Timmons in later rounds, who will compete for team spots.
