The league’s newest generation hit the court on Saturday, as the Class of 2026 dove into WNBA preseason play while rookies look to earn their regular-season roster spots.
Indiana rookie Raven Johnson saw 18 pro minutes in the Fever’s 109-91 win over New York, registering six points and eight assists on 3-3 shooting in her WNBA debut.
“I thought Raven did a great job,” said coach Stephanie White.
“Certainly we know what she can bring on the defensive end of the floor. She’s going to continue to bring that night-in and night-out, and she’s going to just learn on the offensive end.”
Newcomers also shined in Minnesota’s 77-66 victory over Washington, as top draft picks Olivia Miles and Lauren Betts faced off for first time as pros.
Miles put up eight points in 17 minutes for the Lynx, while Betts and fellow Mystics first-year Cotie McMahon combined for 24 — aided by 2025 pick Georgia Amoore, who saw her first post-ACL injury action for Washington.
Former LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson also hit WNBA preseason court running, notching 12 points and four rebounds in 23 minutes for Seattle, as the Storm fell to Golden State 78-76.
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Miles returns for Minnesota tonight, when the Lynx tip off against Nigeria at 8 PM ET, live on WNBA League Pass.
