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Fever Drafts Raven Johnson Amid Past Teammate Tensions

4/17/2026

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The Fever drafted Raven Johnson 10th in the 2026 WNBA Draft, despite concerns about her past with Caitlin Clark.
In the 2023 NCAA Tournament, Caitlin Clark, a teammate, waved off Raven Johnson, triggering bullying against Johnson.
Johnson and Clark expressed excitement about teaming up, and Aliyah Boston, a teammate, downplayed tension.
The Fever training camp opens on April 19, 2026, with the first preseason game on April 25, 2026.

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The Fever drafted Raven Johnson 10th in the 2026 WNBA Draft, despite concerns about her past with Caitlin Clark.
In the 2023 NCAA Tournament, Caitlin Clark, a teammate, waved off Raven Johnson, triggering bullying against Johnson.
Johnson and Clark expressed excitement about teaming up, and Aliyah Boston, a teammate, downplayed tension.
The Fever training camp opens on April 19, 2026, with the first preseason game on April 25, 2026.