The Indiana Fever have made smart moves to surround Caitlin Clark in the best possible way. Early in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Stephanie White’s team secured the services of Raven Johnson, a key piece for the defensive side and to unlock Clark’s full potential.
“She’s won at every level, she’s set the tone at every level,” head coach Stephanie White said of Johnson. “She’s immediately ready on the defensive end of the floor, which is something that we need.
“She’s been a true point guard playing for the greatest point guard that’s played the game [in South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley]. And she’s experienced, she’s experienced in big-time moments. Really excited that she fell to us.”
Stats that back Johnson’s Draft pick
The Indiana Fever selected South Carolina standout Raven Johnson with the 10th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. A two-time national champion under Dawn Staley, the 5-foot-8 point guard is coming off a stellar senior campaign where she averaged 9.9 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 39.8% from beyond the arc.
Raven Johnson of South Carolina poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
The Fever chose Johnson primarily for her elite perimeter defense and leadership, as she was recently named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Her ability to set the tempo and her championship-tested experience make her a perfect addition to a backcourt looking for a high-IQ playmaker who can contribute immediately on both ends of the floor.
White counts on interesting Fever roster
Following a 2025 season where she was limited to just 13 games due to injury, Caitlin Clark returns to full strength at the heart of Stephanie White’s high-powered offensive system. Alongside her, the Fever boast a formidable ‘Big Three’ featuring the elite interior presence of Aliyah Boston and the explosive scoring of Kelsey Mitchell, who is coming off a career-best season and an All-WNBA First Team selection.
This core is further bolstered by the veteran leadership of newly signed forward Monique Billings, the versatile defense of Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham, and the aforementioned addition of Raven Johnson, whose championship pedigree from South Carolina provides White with a championship-caliber rotation ready to contend for the title.
