After being drafted 10th overall by the Indiana Fever, Raven Johnson recently opened up about sharing the court with Caitlin Clark, the same player who nearly pushed her to quit basketball in 2023.

For the unversed, Johnson once said she nearly quit basketball after her viral 2023 NCAA Tournament moment with Caitlin Clark. It was when Clark waved her off and left her unguarded on the three-point line in the Final Four. Now, that tension appears to be gone, and the two seem to be on good terms.

In a recent post-practice interview, Raven Johnson spoke about Caitlin Clark's unseen side. "Yeah, she's loving," she said in a clip shared on X. "Like, she's a goofy person. I think a lot of people don't really know her outside of basketball."

"Outside of basketball, she is funny. Like, she has so much personality. I think that's what people need to know about her. Her personality goes a long way, and she's a great person," Johnson added.

According to Raven Johnson, Caitlin Clark isn’t just a supportive teammate; she brings an energy that lifts everyone around her.

"She helps me through every little thing. I can ask a question, and she has an answer for it. So I think just playing with somebody like her means a lot to me," Johnson said.

So now, with that kind of chemistry, Raven Johnson is expected to back up Caitlin Clark for the Indiana Fever in 2026. The Fever rookie has already made a strong impression. In the team's first preseason game against the New York Liberty, scoring six points, three rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and two blocks.

As their chemistry continues to grow, the Indiana Fever backcourt is looking stronger and more in sync. The season opener against the Dallas Wings is approaching on May 9.

Raven Johnson making early impact at Indiana Fever

On Wednesday, Raven Johnson shared some photos from her Indiana Fever shoot on Instagram. It drew plenty of love in the comments from several teammates, including from her former college rival.

"Tufffff," Caitlin Clark wrote.

And tough seems like a good adjective for Johnson, as she also earned high praise from Kelsey Mitchell. After Tuesday’s practice, Mitchell spoke about what the 23-year-old has been bringing to the team ahead of the 2026 season.

"Raven doesn’t have an ego," Mitchell said. "She wants to learn. I think it’s really, really rare to find 21, 22-year-olds that really want to come in and do their job, be embraced by learning."

With that mindset, Raven Johnson is expected to become a regular part of the rotation under head coach Stephanie White, thanks to her ability to play both guard spots and her comfort defending taller players, something she proved in college.

At 23, Johnson is already earning the respect of veteran teammates. Having said that, can she carve out a bigger role than expected? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Written by

Sauramita Debbarma

Edited by

Yask Kotak