Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham support Raven Johnson after rookie season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 11:09 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Raven Johnson received encouragement from teammates Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham following her rookie season with the Indiana Fever. After the Fever's playoff elimination by the Las Vegas Aces, Johnson reflected on her experiences, posting a message of gratitude to her supporters. Both Clark and Cunningham expressed their pride in Johnson, emphasizing her positive integration into the team. Johnson averaged 3.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game and played in 39 contests after being selected with the No. 10 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Her development will be crucial for the Fever as they build their roster around established stars.
- •Raven Johnson averaged 3.1 points and played in 39 games this season.
- •Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham publicly praised Johnson after the season.
- •Johnson's integration shows promise for Indiana's locker-room culture.
- •The Fever are looking for Johnson to develop as a reliable contributor.
- •Indiana was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Aces.
- 11:09 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham make feelings clear about Fever rookie Raven Johnson
"Raven Johnson's rookie season did not always go according to plan, but two of Indiana's biggest stars made sure she knew exactly how they felt.
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