Indiana Fever Make Raven Johnson Announcement Before WNBA Season
The Indiana Fever selected South Carolina Gamecocks standout Raven Johnson with the 10th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. The 5-foot-8 guard from Atlanta brings a decorated collegiate career to Indianapolis.
Johnson spent five years at South Carolina, serving as a starter for three seasons. She played a pivotal role in securing the Gamecocks' national championships in 2022 and 2024.
As a senior during the 2025–26 season, she averaged 9.9 points, 5.1 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. She demonstrated remarkable efficiency, hitting 48.6% of her shots from the field and 39.8% from 3-point range.
Her impressive play earned her All-American honors from the Associated Press. She also secured the SEC Defensive Player of the Year award.
Before the 2026 season begins, the Fever are introducing their three new rookies to the local community. On Monday, the team took to X to announce an upcoming meet-and-greet event, headlined by Johnson. It will also feature the team's othewr two rookies, Justine Pissott and Jessica Timmons.
"Come meet our rooks ," the Fever wrote in an X post. "Raven Johnson, Justine Pissott and Jessica Timmons will be at @7BrewCoffee at 6411 E 82nd St. this Thursday!"
Come meet our rooks
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) April 20, 2026
Raven Johnson, Justine Pissott and Jessica Timmons will be at @7BrewCoffee at 6411 E 82nd St. this Thursday! pic.twitter.com/e7nNknrjjy
This is an exciting opportunity for Fever fans who want to meet Johnson and the rest of her co-rookies.
The Fever selected Pissott in the second round with the 25th overall pick. The 6-foot-4 guard-forward played her final three collegiate seasons with the Vanderbilt Commodores.
As a senior in the 2025-26 season, she averaged 11.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. She converted 42.2% of her 225 3-point attempts. Her sharpshooting helped lead Vanderbilt to the Sweet 16, the regional semifinals of the NCAA tournament.
In the third round, Indiana drafted Alabama Crimson Tide standout Timmons with the 40th overall pick. The 5-foot-8 guard spent three years with the Crimson Tide. Like Pissott, Timmons is a reliable shooter.
During her senior year last season, Timmons provided Alabama with high-volume scoring. She averaged 16.3 points per game, shot 84.6% from the free-throw line, and made 39.4% of her 3-point shots. Timmons was named a second-team All-SEC selection.
With a fresh and exciting crop of talent, the Fever are looking ahead to a promising 2026 season. The addition of Johnson, Pissott and Timmons marks a new era for the team that strives to stand out. Each player has displayed their shooting ability and versatility, which can contribute to a franchise dedicated to pursuing a title.
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This story was originally published April 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM.