Dawn Staley Makes Cameo With Raven Johnson During Fever's Tunnel Walk
Summary
Dawn Staley, the University of South Carolina women's basketball coach, supported her former player Raven Johnson as Johnson started her professional career with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. Johnson played well in the preseason, and Staley expressed pride in her performance.Key Facts
- Raven Johnson played five seasons at South Carolina with a 145-9 record and won two national championships.
- UCLA beat South Carolina in the recent national championship game.
- Indiana Fever selected Raven Johnson 10th overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft on April 13.
- Staley was present supporting Johnson during the Fever’s preseason game against the Nigerian national team.
- Johnson joined Staley on a FaceTime call during the team’s tunnel walk before the game.
- Johnson scored six points, had eight assists, three rebounds, two blocks, and one steal in 18 minutes in her preseason debut.
- Staley praised Johnson as an elite defender, point guard, and playmaker on social media.
- The Indiana Fever's regular season starts on May 9 against the Dallas Wings.
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