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Fever Add Raven Johnson and Set Cautious Plan for Caitlin Clark

Indiana signals a careful approach to protect Clark’s health through a longer season.

Aliyah Boston #7, Shey Peddy #5, Caitlin Clark #22, and Sophie Cunningham #8 of the Indiana Fever cheer for their team against the Las Vegas Aces at end of the third quarter of Game One of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 21, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ian Maule/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Fever drafted South Carolina guard Raven Johnson with the No. 10 pick to address perimeter defense, highlighting her SEC Defensive Player of the Year honor for 2025–26.
  • Head coach Stephanie White said the team will limit Clark’s practice reps and ramp her workload gradually, noting she regained game rhythm with Team USA during March FIBA qualifiers.
  • WNBA analyst Rachel A. DeMita pushed back on the plan, warning that treating Clark as fragile could stunt her progress and leave her underprepared for game load.
  • All-Star center Aliyah Boston downplayed any rivalry concerns from a viral 2023 college clip, and Johnson said she is excited to team with Clark for her playmaking and winning mindset.
  • Indiana views Johnson’s defense as a way to free Clark to focus on offense, with workload management seen as vital in a 44-game slate that packs more games into each week.