Dawn Staley Sends Message to Fever After Raven Johnson's WNBA Debut
Summary
Dawn Staley, who coached Raven Johnson at South Carolina, praised Johnson’s strong start in her first WNBA preseason game with the Indiana Fever. Johnson played well, scoring points, making assists, and showing good defense during the game against the New York Liberty.Key Facts
- Dawn Staley coached Raven Johnson for five years at South Carolina.
- Johnson won two national championships with Staley’s team.
- Johnson left South Carolina with a 145-9 record.
- Johnson was selected 10th overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
- In her first WNBA preseason game, Johnson scored 6 points, made 8 assists, grabbed 3 rebounds, blocked 2 shots, and had 1 steal.
- The Fever won their preseason game against the New York Liberty 109-91.
- Staley encouraged Johnson publicly on social media, calling her an elite defender, point guard, and playmaker.
- The Indiana Fever will start their regular season on May 9 against the Dallas Wings.
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