Raven Johnson opens up on relationship with Fever teammate Caitlin Clark: 'She's a great person'

Raven Johnson opens up on relationship with Fever teammate Caitlin Clark: 'She's a great person' originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Raven Johnson and Caitlin Clark’s careers have long been inextricably linked.

The South Carolina product and Fever guard first crossed paths in college, sharing the floor when Clark’s Iowa team knocked off Johnson’s Gamecocks in the Final Four. Now, they’re teammates. Indiana selected Johnson with the No.

10 pick in the WNBA Draft, valuing her dogged defense and improving shot mechanics. Given the nature of their first interaction — Clark famously waved Johnson away during the game, a gesture some interpreted as dismissive of Johnson’s skill set — some have wondered how the two would gel. Early returns are promising, according to Johnson.

With that, here’s what you need to know about Johnson and Clark’s burgeoning relationship. MORE: A look back at the Iowa vs. South Carolina national title game, featuring Johnson, Clark, Boston Raven Johnson opens up on relationship with Caitlin Clark Johnson had nothing but kind words to say about her newfound teammate ahead of the Fever's matchup with the Wings.