Indiana Fever select guard from South Carolina in first round of 2026 WNBA Draft. What we know

Q: Who was selected by the Indiana Fever in the 2026 WNBA Draft?

The Indiana Fever selected Raven Johnson from South Carolina with the 10th overall pick.

Q: What were Raven Johnson's key statistics during her college career?

Raven Johnson averaged 9.9 points, 5.1 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game.

Q: What honors did Raven Johnson receive during her college career?

Raven Johnson was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year and ranks third in career assists at South Carolina with 612.

Q: What was Raven Johnson's win-loss record at South Carolina?

Raven Johnson finished her college career with a remarkable 145-9 record.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever have selected South Carolina's Raven Johnson with the 10th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Johnson, a 5-9 point guard, averaged 9.9 points, 5.1 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals for the Gamecocks. She was selected SEC Defensive Player of the Year and boasted shooting percentages of 48.6% from the field, 39.8% from 3 and 82% from the line.

Johnson's 202 assists as a senior ranked fourth-most in program history. She ranks third in career assists (612).

Johnson finished her career with a 145-9 record for her career.

Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) controls the ball against UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) during the semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UConn Huskies guard Kk Arnold (2) and South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) fight for a loose ball in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) against the UConn Huskies during the semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) controls the ball against UConn Huskies guard Ashlynn Shade (12) in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

South Carolina Gamecocks teammates Raven Johnson (25) and Ta'Niya Latson (00) hug after their 62-48 win over the Connecticut Huskies in their NCAA Women's Final Four semifinal game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 3, 2026.

Apr 4, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) at press conference at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson practices at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 4, 2026, ahead of their National Championship matchup against the UCLA Bruins.

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) dribbles the ball around forward Joyce Edwards (8) while being defended by UCLA Bruins guard Lena Bilic (9) in the first quarter during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Angela Dugalic (32) and South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) battle for the ball in the second quarter during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Ta'niya Latson (00) and guard Raven Johnson (25) react in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) controls the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) in the second half during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) controls the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) in the second half during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Raven Johnson poses for a photo on the orange carpet before the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) rips the ball away from UCLA Bruins forward Angela DugaliÄ‡ (32) during their NCAA women's basketball national championship game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 5, 2026.

Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Raven Johnson poses for a photo on the orange carpet before the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Apr 4, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) at press conference at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson practices at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 4, 2026, ahead of their National Championship matchup against the UCLA Bruins.

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Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Raven Johnson poses for a photo on the orange carpet before the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Raven Johnson poses for a photo on the orange carpet before the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

2026 Indiana Fever roster

The Indiana Fever began the week with three players under contract. Here's an updated roster:

Monique Billings, forward
Aliyah Boston, center
Caitlin Clark, guard
Sophie Cunningham, guard
Damiris Dantas, center
Ty Harris, guard
Myisha Hines-Allen, forward
Lexie Hull, wing
Megan McConnell, guard (training camp contract)
Kelsey Mitchell, guard
Makayla Timpson, forward
Kayana Traylor, guard (training camp contract)

Chloe Peterson is the Indiana Fever beat reporter for IndyStar. Reach her at capeterson@indystar.com or follow her on X at @chloepeterson67. Get IndyStar's Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Caitlin Clark Fever newsletter. Subscribe to IndyStar TV: Fever for in-depth analysis, behind-the-scenes coverage and more.

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