Indiana Women's Basketball Star Signs as WNBA Free Agent

Raven Johnson joins Indiana Fever after going undrafted in 2026 WNBA Draft

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:33pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a basketball player in motion, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in navy, gold, and crimson red tones, conveying the energy and dynamism of the sport.A homecoming for a local star as Raven Johnson joins the Indiana Fever, seeking to make the roster after a standout college career.Indianapolis Today

Raven Johnson, a record-setting guard for the Indiana University women's basketball team, has signed with the Indiana Fever as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 WNBA Draft. Johnson, who helped lead the Hoosiers to the NCAA Tournament, was not selected in the draft but will now get her chance to make the Fever's roster.

Why it matters

Johnson's signing as an undrafted free agent provides her an opportunity to continue her basketball career at the professional level, despite not being selected in the WNBA Draft. As an Indiana native, her joining the Fever also represents a homecoming of sorts and a chance for her to play in front of local fans.

The details

After a standout college career at Indiana University, where she set several program records, Raven Johnson went unselected in the 2026 WNBA Draft. However, the Indiana Fever quickly signed her to a training camp contract, giving her a chance to earn a spot on the team's final roster.

  • The 2026 WNBA Draft concluded on April 13, 2026.
  • Raven Johnson signed with the Indiana Fever as an undrafted free agent on April 14, 2026.

The players

Raven Johnson

A record-setting guard who played for the Indiana University women's basketball team.

Indiana Fever

The professional women's basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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What they’re saying

“I found my love for the game again (at IU)”

— Raven Johnson

What’s next

The Indiana Fever will hold their training camp in the coming weeks, and Raven Johnson will look to earn a spot on the team's final roster for the 2026 WNBA season.

The takeaway

Raven Johnson's signing as an undrafted free agent with the Indiana Fever represents a feel-good story of a local player getting a chance to play professionally in her home state, after a standout college career at Indiana University.