"I was all over the internet. I got bashed, I got bullied, I got called all these things that I wasn't ... like a monkey [and] just things like that. I wanted to quit basketball at that time and I wanted to just go in this little bubble of isolation and just be by myself."
"I credited my faith and the support of my teammates and loved ones for being able to turn it around and use the moment to fuel my 'revenge tour' the next year."
Raven Johnson, a guard from South Carolina, was chosen 10th overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2026 WNBA draft. This selection reunites her with former college rival Caitlin Clark, who famously waved off Johnson during their 2023 NCAA tournament matchup. Johnson has openly discussed the negative impact of that moment on her mental health, feeling bullied and wanting to quit basketball. However, she credits her faith and support from teammates for overcoming adversity and ultimately leading South Carolina to victory over Clark's team in the 2024 national championship.
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