The Indiana Fever will play three preseason games against the New York Liberty, the Dallas Wings, and the Nigerian national team. Those games won’t reveal a ton about the team’s stars and most prominent players, but they are a first opportunity to see the Fever’s newest additions, note any changes in Stephanie White’s system, and evaluate young players.

Raven Johnson is the most interesting young newcomer on the Fever’s roster. Her spot on the team should be safe, given that the Fever drafted her in the first round and didn’t bring a huge roster to training camp. Nevertheless, Johnson will have to use preseason action to show the coaching staff what she can do in games at the next level.

Johnson has to prove that her defense will carry over

Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) and South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) go after a loose ball during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.…