Caitlin Clark had words for Fever rookie Raven Johnson

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Caitlin Clark had words for Fever rookie Raven Johnson

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated May 21, 2026 12:41 PM ET

Raven Johnson has regularly contributed to the Indiana Fever’s rotation this season. The rookie guard consistently receives playing time despite coming off the bench. She adds depth to the team at the guard spots as she can play both positions.

The franchise drafted the 23-year-old at No. 10 this year. She enjoyed a successful collegiate career with the South Carolina Gamecocks, winning the national championship twice. Last season, Johnson was also named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year and a Coaches’ All-American.

She earned Fever head coach Stephanie White’s trust in the preseason. Johnson impressed during the tune-up games and secured her spot in the rotation. The 5-foot-8 guard will play a key role this campaign as Indiana aims to contend for a championship.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) with Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson during the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Indiana Fever: Caitlin Clark reacts to Raven Johnson’s pregame outfit

Johnson has also started to make a name for herself as one of the more fashionable players in the WNBA. On Saturday, she posted three photos and a short clip on Instagram. It featured her showing off her pregame outfit from the previous day’s game against the Washington Mystics.

Johnson kept it simple with a baby blue spaghetti-strap top, blue jeans and multicolored sneakers. The guard completed her look with a pink Louis Vuitton handbag.

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Caitlin Clark dropped a two-word reaction in the comments section.

“Slay child,” Clark wrote.

The reaction showed the support that the third-year guard has been giving her rookie teammate. They competed against each other in college, but Clark now mentors her at the pro level.

Johnson has demonstrated that she can impact both ends of the floor. Learning from Clark, Sophie Cunningham and Kelsey Mitchell will only accelerate her development and turn her into an even better player. Her role will be crucial as providing quality minutes off the bench will help her veteran teammates stay fresher for the playoffs.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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