Summary
The Indiana Fever picked Raven Johnson in the 2026 WNBA draft, which raised questions because of her past rivalry with teammate Caitlin Clark. Fever player Aliyah Boston said she does not expect any problems between the two players and believes fans worry more than the players do.
Key Facts
- Raven Johnson was selected 10th overall in the 2026 WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.
- Johnson and Caitlin Clark had a notable rivalry during the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
- Clark taunted Johnson during the tournament, which caused Johnson to face online bullying.
- Johnson once considered quitting basketball due to the negative reactions.
- Aliyah Boston, a Fever star, said players usually move past such conflicts quickly.
- Boston herself experienced a similar rivalry with Clark and found it did not cause lasting issues.
- Clark joined the Fever as the No. 1 overall pick in 2024.
- Boston expects a positive team environment despite past tensions between Johnson and Clark.
