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Angel Reese praised rookie Raven Johnson after the Indiana Fever's preseason win over the New York Liberty. Johnson impressed with six points, eight assists, and strong defensive stats in her debut.
Angel Reese reacts to Fever preseason win with message to rising rookie Raven Johnson originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The buzz around the Indiana Fever didnât just come from the scoreboard Saturday. It came from what the game represented and who was watching. After months of anticipation, injuries, roster changes and a new wave of young talent, Indianaâs preseason opener against the New York Liberty felt like more than just a tune-up. It was a glimpse into what this version of the Fever could become. And while most eyes were on Caitlin Clark returning to the floor, another WNBA star made sure a different storyline didnât go unnoticed.
Angel Reese, now with the Atlanta Dream, was tuned in and quickly made her presence felt on social media after Indianaâs 109-91 win. But her focus wasnât on Clarkâs stat line or the final score. It was on a rookie who quietly stole the show.
Raven Johnson made her preseason debut look effortless. The former South Carolina standout came off the bench and delivered a complete performance, finishing with six points on perfect shooting, eight assists, three rebounds, a steal and two blocks in just 18 minutes.
For a first professional game, it was the kind of stat line that jumps out. More importantly, it was how she controlled the tempo and impacted both ends of the floor that turned heads.
Reese was among those paying close attention.
âso proud of my booskieeee @HollywoodRaven,â Reese posted on X shortly after the game.
Angel Reese highlighted Raven Johnson's impressive debut and acknowledged her contributions during the Fever's preseason win.
Raven Johnson scored six points, recorded eight assists, and had three rebounds, two blocks, and one steal in 18 minutes of play.
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Reese and Johnson didnât build their relationship as teammates. Their history goes back to intense college matchups, where they frequently found themselves on opposite sides of high-stakes games. What started as competition has clearly evolved into something more personal.
Moments like this show how much that respect has grown. Reese has consistently supported Johnsonâs career milestones, including her transition to the WNBA, and this latest message continues that trend.
Clarkâs return was still a major storyline. The Fever guard played her first game in nearly 10 months after a groin injury cut short her 2025 season. She finished with seven points on 2-of-10 shooting, along with four assists and no turnovers in 17 minutes. It wasnât a dominant performance, but it didnât need to be. The bigger takeaway for Indiana was balance. The Fever didnât rely on Clark to carry the load, and contributions from players like Johnson showed just how much depth this roster may have.
Thatâs what made Reeseâs reaction so telling. Around the league, players are already noticing.
Preseason games rarely carry long-term weight, but this one felt different. The Fever didnât just get Clark back. They may have found another playmaker who can elevate everyone around her. If Johnsonâs debut is any indication, Indianaâs ceiling might be higher than expected.
And if opposing stars like Reese are already taking notice, that attention isnât going away anytime soon.