TRENDING NFL trade deadline tracker Colts keep Taylor Vikings trade for Cousins Celtics better minus Brown? NFL Power Rankings Story by Story by Indiana Fever Guard Raven Johnson's Trainer Sends 'Scary' Message to WNBA Angelo Guinhawa · Athlon Sports Tue, November 10, 2026 at 6:03 PM UTC · 2 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Raven Johnson, who averaged 3.1 points on 40.8% shooting, along with 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in her rookie year in 2026, is putting in the work this offseason.
The Indiana Fever guard did not waste any time following the team's first-round exit in the 2026 WNBA playoffs, as she immediately brought in player development coach Chris Hyppa and personal trainer and strength coach Luka Hocevar to work on her game and conditioning.
Johnson's offense clearly needed work. She had the worst offensive win shares for Indiana last season. Sure enough, improving that aspect of her game has been a key focus for her so far.
Earlier this November, Hocevar shared an update about Johnson's progress, saying that she is now "twitchier, faster, stronger and more resilient every week."
Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson (3) smiles during a WNBA game.USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
Over the past week, Hocevar provided another update on Johnson, even issuing a warning to the rest of the WNBA about the Fever youngster's development.
"@hollywood_raven comes through and puts in WORK," Hocevar wrote, while sharing a video of Johnson working on her strength. "Skills training first with @chrishyppa then strength and performance with me. Next season gonna be scary for anyone on the other side of the court."
It will certainly be exciting to see how much Johnson improves heading into the 2027 WNBA season. If she can develop a more consistent offensive game, she could earn a more prominent role with the Fever.
Fans do not need to wait too long to see the results of her early offseason work, though. Unrivaled added Johnson to its player pool for the 2027 season, which will kick off in January. This means there's a chance she could see some 3-on-3 basketball action.
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