Raven Johnson credits Dawn Staley for professional habits at Indiana Fever
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 5:17 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson is applying the training standards learned under coach Dawn Staley during her college career at South Carolina. Johnson, who won two national championships as a member of the Gamecocks, noted that Staley emphasized consistency and professional habits both on and off the court. After being named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in her final collegiate season, Johnson transitioned to a backup role with the Fever. She currently contributes 3.1 points and 1.7 rebounds over 10.3 minutes per game. With the WNBA season on pause for the 2026 FIBA World Cup, the Fever are preparing for the upcoming playoffs. The team expects those instilled habits to support Johnson as she competes for more significant opportunities in the professional postseason.
- •Raven Johnson played four seasons at South Carolina under Dawn Staley.
- •Johnson earned SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors during her time with the Gamecocks.
- •The Indiana Fever rookie averages 3.1 points and 1.2 assists per game.
- •The WNBA is currently on break for the 2026 FIBA World Cup.
- •The Fever have already secured a position in the upcoming WNBA playoffs.
- 5:17 AMYahoo Sports — “You Have To Come In With a Standard”: Former South Carolina Star Reflects on Playing Under Dawn Staley
"Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson spent her college career at South Carolina under Dawn Staley, where she learned lessons that have stayed with her beyond her time with the Gamecocks. Johnson left Columbia with two national championships and plenty of memories, but it was Staley’s emphasis on discipline and consistency that made perhaps the biggest impression.
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