{"id":136898,"date":"2026-05-22T22:35:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T01:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/why-south-carolina-star-raven-johnsons-defense-is-key-for-caitlin-clark-fever\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T22:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T01:35:11","slug":"why-south-carolina-star-raven-johnsons-defense-is-key-for-caitlin-clark-fever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/why-south-carolina-star-raven-johnsons-defense-is-key-for-caitlin-clark-fever\/","title":{"rendered":"Why South Carolina star Raven Johnson’s defense is key for Caitlin Clark, Fever"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Raven Johnson<\/a> always had defensive prowess and high-level court vision, but polishing her scoring abilities turned her into a first-round WNBA draft pick<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 5-foot-8 point guard went from 4.9 points per game her junior year to 9.9 as a senior, shooting a career-best 48.6% from the 3-point line for South Carolina women’s basketball<\/a> in 2025-26.<\/p>\n

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She went No. 10 overall to the Indiana Fever<\/a> in April, joining dominant scoring guards like Caitlin Clark<\/a> and Kelsey Mitchell<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Those two account for 50% of the offense through five games, with other guards chipping in between 8.2 and 2.6 points a night. Even with Johnson’s improved shooting, it’s the other side of the ball where she brings the most value.<\/p>\n

“Indiana desperately needs Raven as a defender, that’s going to be the difference between Indiana going somewhere in the playoffs and not. We know they’re going to be able to score, but can they defend?” said ESPN women’s basketball writer Michael Voepel. “That’s some place where I think she can absolutely earn her minutes is the way that she could defend.”<\/p>\n

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May 20, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson (3) dribbles the ball while Portland Fire center Megan Gustafson (17) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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May 20, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson (3) dribbles the ball while Portland Fire center Megan Gustafson (17) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 20: Head coach Stephanie White of the Indiana Fever speaks with Raven Johnson #3 of the Indiana Fever during the second half against the Portland Fire at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 20, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right) poses for photos with Raven Johnson who was selected tenth overall by the Indiana Fever during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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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<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 05: Raven Johnson #25 of the South Carolina Gamecocks reacts during the third quarter against the UCLA Bruins in the National Championship of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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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<\/p>\n

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 03: Raven Johnson #25 of the South Carolina Gamecocks reacts during the fourth quarter against the UConn Huskies in the Final Four of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 03, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Agot Makeer #44 and Raven Johnson #25 of the South Carolina Gamecocks high five during the fourth quarter against the UConn Huskies in the Final Four of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 03, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 03: Raven Johnson #25 of the South Carolina Gamecocks dribbles against Ashlynn Shade #12 of the UConn Huskies during the first quarter in the Final Four of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 03, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 30: Raven Johnson #25 of the South Carolina Gamecocks reacts against the TCU Horned Frogs in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 30, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 28: Raven Johnson #25 of the South Carolina Gamecocks drives to the basket against Sahara Williams #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Mar 23, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Senior South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) gets a hug from head coach Dawn Staley as she leaves her home court for the last time in the second half against the USC Trojans at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Mar 21, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) passes against the Southern Jaguars in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) celebrates Sunday, March 8, 2026, during the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship game against the Texas Longhorns at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.<\/p>\n

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Texas Longhorns guard Rori Harmon (3) and South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) dives for the ball Sunday, March 8, 2026, during the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.<\/p>\n

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South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) defends Louisiana State Tigers guard Flau’jae Johnson (4) Saturday, March 7, 2026, during the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament semifinals game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.<\/p>\n

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South Carolina Gamecocks forward Maryam Dauda (30) celebrates with South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) Friday, March 6, 2026, during the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament quarterfinals game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.<\/p>\n

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Feb 22, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) collides with Mississippi Rebels forward Christeen Iwuala (12) in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – JANUARY 25: Raven Johnson #25 of the South Carolina Gamecocks blocks a shot from Mikayla Blakes #1 of the Vanderbilt Commodores in the second half during their game at Colonial Life Arena on January 25, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Jan 15, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Ta’niya Latson (00) and guard Raven Johnson (25) celebrate in the closing moments of their win over the Texas Longhorns in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Jan 15, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Jordan Lee (7) steals the ball from South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 14: Raven Johnson #25 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates with teammates during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the NCAA women’s basketball game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Colonial Life Arena on December 14, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Rayford\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Dec 7, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) passes against the North Carolina Central Eagles in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Nov 19, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley jokes with guard Raven Johnson (25) against the Winthrop Eagles in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Nov 11, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) blocks the shot of Clemson Tigers guard Mia Moore (12) in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 6, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley hugs guard Raven Johnson (25) during the second half of the national championship of the women’s 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Apr 4, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) shoots against Texas Longhorns guard Rori Harmon (3) during the third quarter in a semifinal of the women’s 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA – MARCH 30: Raven Johnson #25 of the South Carolina Gamecocks cuts down the net after defeating the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 30, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Sarah Stier\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Johnson is averaging 2.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 12.2 minutes off the bench per game.<\/p>\n

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Clark only played 13 games last season due to various injuries and as the season progressed, it felt like a chain reaction of injuries for the Fever. At first, some were confused by the Fever drafting another guard, but Johnson adds depth and diversifies the type of guard play.<\/p>\n

“I think people obviously are going to look for her to bring that offense, but I’m not,” said USA TODAY Sports senior WNBA reporter Meghan L. Hall. “My head is, how can Raven impact in terms of facilitating, dishing it out to her teammates, clearing the floor, making sure people are in their right places and, she’s an absolute menace on the defensive end.”<\/p>\n

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On May 20, the depth was needed as Clark missed the game with a back injury. Johnson played a career-high 22 minutes in the 90-73 win. She scored a career-high nine points with three rebounds but shot just 1-of-8 from the 3-point line.<\/p>\n

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She took 12 shots total, having only taken one per game in her first four.<\/p>\n

“They weren’t guarding her so when you’re open, she’s going to shoot it,” Fever coach Stephanie White said. “I think there’s a difference in the type of shots, the drive and kick spray shots of course we want her to take. Sometimes teams are going to dare her to do that and it’s our job to try to help her understand what to do next while she’s working on the consistency from 3-point line.”<\/p>\n

The Fever<\/a> are averaging 94.4 points but allowing 88, including two games where they’ve given up over 100, an area that needs to improve.<\/p>\n

“I thought her activity level on the defensive end was really good for us,” White said. “She can guard bigger than her position and she can guard in a versatile way and it really helped impact us.”<\/p>\n

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Johnson gives a different look on both sides of the ball. Her quickness and IQ combine for transition basketball that Indiana looks for. She has long, strong arms that allow her to disrupt passing lanes and layups but also excels in halfcourt man defense.<\/p>\n

“I think she was the perfect fit to go to Indiana,” said Wilton Jackson II, who covers the Dream and the SEC for The IX. “Wouldn’t be surprised if depending on the matchup against really physical elite guard play, I could easily see Raven’s minutes increasing.”<\/p>\n

Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. <\/em><\/p>\n

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