Raven Johnson, the 10th overall pick in the WNBA Draft, expressed her excitement to play with Caitlin Clark on the Indiana Fever, dispelling rumors of any drama between them. Johnson's comments come after speculation arose from a previous incident during the NCAA tournament.
While it shouldn't be a surprise in the slightest, new Indiana Fever rookie guard Raven Johnson expressed her excitement to play with superstar Caitlin Clark in the WNBA on Monday night.
After Johnson joined Indiana as the 10th overall pick in this year's WNBA Draft, she told Overtime WBB that Clark is the person she's most excited about playing with in Indianapolis.
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Johnson said this despite unfounded speculation there might be bad vibes between the two after the infamous Clark wave-off moment during the 2023 NCAA women's tournament game between South Carolina and Iowa.
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While Johnson has been vocal about how negative public reaction to the viral wave-off affected her, she praised Clark's standard of play and leadership while explaining why she's so ready to join her former rival in Indy.
"She's a phenomenal player," Johnson said about Clark. "With the things she does, it's bar standard. She can shoot the ball, could lead a team and they win. She has a winning mentality, and I think that's the biggest thing."
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Raven Johnson expressed her excitement to play with Caitlin Clark, stating she is the player she is most looking forward to joining on the Indiana Fever.
There was unfounded speculation of tension between Johnson and Clark following a wave-off incident during the 2023 NCAA women's tournament.
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