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Indiana Fever Drafts Raven Johnson 10th Overall, Surprising Pick

4/15/2026

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Fever Drafts Johnson

The Indiana Fever selected Raven Johnson (G, South Carolina) with the 10th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Johnson is a South Carolina guard who won two national titles and earned SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors.
She reunites with Aliyah Boston and joins Caitlin Clark in the Fever backcourt.
Fever General Manager Amber Cox said she was surprised Johnson was available at No. 10.

History

Historical Context

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) was founded on April 24, 1996, as a professional counterpart to the NBA, beginning play in 1997 with eight teams, including the New York Liberty and Houston Comets. The league has since expanded to 15 teams and continues to elevate women's basketball, exemplified by Raven Johnson's selection by the Indiana Fever in 2026, highlighting the growth of elite talent.

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Fever Drafts Johnson

The Indiana Fever selected Raven Johnson (G, South Carolina) with the 10th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Johnson is a South Carolina guard who won two national titles and earned SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors.
She reunites with Aliyah Boston and joins Caitlin Clark in the Fever backcourt.
Fever General Manager Amber Cox said she was surprised Johnson was available at No. 10.

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