Raven Johnson: 2025 WNBA Draft Scouting Report | Preseason Edition

[@Kinglioncrown]

She's such a great defender and I'm happy to see you make this video

[@HunterCruse14]

100000% insane defender lol

[@darrjon67]

I've been waiting for this one, you do great work my friend!! Clearly Raven has to work on her shooting, but she's outstanding defensively and she's a solid rebounder as well.

[@HunterCruse14]

Thank you! She’s a worker for sure!!

[@robvandam66]

i love how her game has grown

[@Mr..G]

@@robvandam66 Her game has grown? She still can't shoot, my friend. †

[@Danielle0722]

Great video Hunter! Raven is an insane defender & gets a lot of hate cause she doesn’t score a ton.

[@Mr..G]

Nah! No one hates on Raven because she doesn't score. They simply hate the fact that she can't shoot. Huge difference, my friend. †

[@AirMouse]

@@Mr..Gshe shot 35% from 3 the last season

[@Mr..G]

@@AirMouseYes, she finished at 35% for the season, but it was because she built her average up early in the year against HBCUs and other weak teams, but in her last 18 games which were against SEC and tournament teams, she only shot 30% including going 0-4 in the championship game. She only shot 61% from the line which is terrible for a starting point guard. I love RJ, but she just can't shoot, my friend. †

[@SDotCole]

Great video Hunter! It too many people analyze her correctly. I’m happy you made this video👏🏾👏🏾 had to repost this 🤦🏾‍♀️ lol

[@Matthew-xl5bc]

I hope Raven gets drafted to the Aces or Liberty. She would benefit from playing with other offensive players and a good coaching staff around her.

[@jddiesel2385]

@@Matthew-xl5bc Aces nor the Liberty would dare go to war with a one way rookie point guard. No way in hell

[@Matthew-xl5bc]

@@jddiesel2385The Aces need to start investing in young role players since they lack depth and youth. Raven would be a great rotational guard for the Aces long term and she can provide elite perimeter defense day one, which something the Aces need.

[@mathildaanderson8761]

Chicago Sky

[@prettyugly]

Chicago with Kamilla is her best bet

[@Mr..G]

If she gets drafted to the Aces or Liberty, she will never get off the bench, my friend. †

[@johnpittman3756]

She knows how to square off when off balance. That leaves the defence typically in a bad position to stop the shot. We may see Raven draw more fouls. Dawn tends to train the guards to look for that big post play. As you noticed, Raven is a heads up guard. This year, I expect to see improvements in the weak areas.

[@jwells1914]

One of my favorite players to watch. I really enjoy players that show that they can bounce back after adversity. One of the few elite athletes that actually uses their athleticism to defend!

[@Mr..G]

Elite? People use that word wat too loosely. How many major categories was she among the top 10? She's a solid player that plays good defense but certainly not elite, my friend. †

[@arickamcclinton554]

She's an awesome person and player DAMN I hope she comes new York Liberty 🎉🎉❤❤

[@Mr..G]

If she comes to New York, she will never get off the bench, my friend. †

[@thejesterofhate9984]

Great breakdown!!

[@faflafaflev3899]

This is gonna be the point-guard from this class to get the most play-time above pick 5(aka after valk pick) Great defense, ready for the WNBA and can probably help with play-making once main PG sits down. She would be great on a team to learn from Veteran PG New York and Lynx both can use such player,to develop and use for defense , she can play off-ball too. All Raven has to do this season shoot better from fg and 3, keep or get better on defense & passing, and she is lock top 10 pick immo , if she shoots the 3 better and improves her ability to finish through contact and drive & kick she could easily go 4-7 range.

[@taylorferguson28]

She’s going to end up being the second best guard in this draft class behind Paige

[@natureredux1957]

Do you know just how many potentially GREAT guards are coming out in 2025, a TON. I would draft Raven, but not in the First Round. But that hardly means she isn't a Starter from Day 1 in this league of Subpar Guards. That's what makes the 2025 draft so good, most of the starting Guards in the WNBA really aren't that great. And or nearly leaving the League as they are over 30 one ever being over 40 and some almost as old. The Youth are about to TAKE over.

[@jddiesel2385]

@@taylorferguson28 Georgia Amore is way better than Raven Johnson

[@taylorferguson28]

@@jddiesel2385 she’s too small imo

[@taylorferguson28]

@@natureredux1957 I just think Raven’s game will translate better than most. Good passer, great defender, super tough and competitive. Solid rebounder, unreal wing span and an improved shot.

[@natureredux1957]

@@taylorferguson28 Shyanne Sellers. Maryland Terrapins; #0; G. Class. Senior. Height. 6' 2", Saniya Rivers. NC State Wolfpack; #22; G. Class. Senior. Height. 6' 1", Sonia Citron. Notre Dame Fighting Irish; #11; G. Class. Senior. Height. 6' 1". Paige Bueckers. UConn Huskies; #5; G. Class. Senior. Height. 6' 0". Azzi Fudd. UConn Huskies; #35; G. Class. Junior. Height. 5' 11". Not to even mention the best Pure Point Guard in the 2025 Draft, Olivia Miles. Very few, including me see Raven ending up being better then those 5 that I have mentioned. And I still see Raven as a Year One WNBA Starter. Being a highly rated Defender is an underrated Skillset by some.

[@jaydenduhh9324]

can you do georgia amoore or rori harmon

[@HunterCruse14]

They are otw

[@jddiesel2385]

@@jaydenduhh9324 👍🏾

[@michaelsholler857]

dead on..has to become a consistent scoring threat and improve that horrendous FT %... Gym Rats don't shoot 47 of 75 from the Charity Stripe

[@Jthugga.]

Can you do a scouting report on flaujae Johnson who may come out this year

[@gman1474]

1 of my fave players. Casual boxscore fans don't get her true impact on a game. I disagree w/ur rating only bcuz PG is arguably the least talented position in the WNBA. IMO Raven & Olivia can run a team & will be starters by year 2. Raven is a below avg shooter but N Cloud is a career 30% 3pt shooter yet is considered a top tier PG. IMO that's Raven's arc. Then again, I'm not objective abt Raven 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@HunterCruse14]

Oh yeah PG is for sure the least talented, but the thing is my grade on her is one of the highest I’ve gave to a PG in the last 3-4 years

[@jddiesel2385]

@@gman1474 good take. But Tash Cloud is an A+ passer and a phenomenal free throw shooter. Tash scores at all three levels.

[@gman1474]

@jddiesel2385 Ur talking abt Tash Cloud now. Young Tash wasn't quite there yet. I'm from Philly so I've been following Cloud. Her ft % was better than Raven's, in the 70s. Her 3pt % was poor in college. I believe Raven has the same level of passing & can develop the rest over time just like Tash did

[@BillyBobCooter]

best PG in draft

[@Sevon-g4d]

😂😂😂

[@PatrickJohnson-ij7if]

Raven Johnson should not fall no lower than 7 in the 2025 WNBA draft, she's a elite passer & defender, her scoring is improving I believe she will be a perennial Allstar she won't be a allstar every year but she will be there most years while she plays. She needs a coach who trust her, she only need to trust her shot. And look to shoot more, knowing that at times she's gonna have to take over games

[@brendaduckworth2212]

😮I hope she stays that extra year

[@ggrace6577]

_bro the thumbnail 😂. Raven is not a 6'3 power forward. If she was she was she would go #1 overall. Love her game though._

[@natureredux1957]

That's her Wingspan, not her Height.

[@HunterCruse14]

Shoot lemme fix that thank ya

[@ggrace6577]

@@HunterCruse14 _No doubt. Love the video keep dropping classics._

[@ggrace6577]

@@natureredux1957 _okay 😅 is she a forward/center though my guy. However his video's have been straight 🔥🔥._

[@natureredux1957]

@@ggrace6577 She's a 5'8" PG.

[@chrisbrunson1412]

Her shot is like a slingshot it looks like she uses both hands to guide the ball.

[@HunterCruse14]

Right right

[@tjkelly197759]

She is the quintessential point guard. She doesn't shoot well but that isn't the only way to affect the game. She is a great passer, and for her size she can rebound well. At USC she doesn't drive too often because they usually have the multiple advantages on the court. Hence no reason to force the issue. She can be Dijonai Carrington. Right now she'd be better than any guards on the Chicago Sky

[@BBG2K]

Yep, with Chennedy. She would be a great point guard with the Sky..

[@Mr..G]

As an honest South Carolina fan, what I have concluded concerning Raven Johnson is basically identical to your own findings. Her defense is superb, her passing is good and her shooting while improved is still average at best. Her mechanics which features a pull motion are certainly not ideal, and a 61% free throw average is quite humbling for a point guard. I actually don't believe she will ever be more than a C level scorer with inconsistency from the three. Reverting back to assists, her average was bolstered by lobs to 6' 7" Kamilla Cardoso. Now with her absence, it will be interesting to see how it affects her numbers if at all. Additionally, although she has foot speed when dribbling on a straight trajectory, that's not exactly the case when moving through traffic or at angles as she does not have an effective crossover. In conclusion, I don't think Raven will ever be anything more than a situational/ role player in the WNBA. One other thing: I was ok with the grading scale up until the point I heard, *"An 80 grade is me saying you're going to be a perennial MVP caliber player like A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark."* They are not the same caliber player, my friend. One is clearly the best player on the planet, and has already proven to be consistent and proficient in every phase of the game including *"defense."* The other has clearly not. I think someone like Brianna Stewart would have been a better example, but great evaluation nonetheless, my friend. †

[@HunterCruse14]

I’m talking about my prospect grades for them. I had a 80 on Wilson & Clark as an 80 as well as prospects - not current impact but I could see how that could get confusing

[@Mr..G]

@@HunterCruse14 I hear you, but CC didn't play defense coming out of college either; she was actually worse. On the other hand, you placed a greater weight on defense in Ravens evaluation. If it was worth a third or fourth of her points, then shouldn't it have been considered in Caitlin's evaluation? Just a thought, my friend. †

[@Logo3_22]

Late 2nd round at best..

[@natureredux1957]

Early second Round at Worst.

[@jddiesel2385]

I’m not sure if she’s a pro guard. She still struggles to shoot a high percentage. Great defender, no question

[@HunterCruse14]

She’s continued to show year over year improvement im not counting it out

[@thejesterofhate9984]

Based on what game? because 35% from three is a good shooter...and if you basing your opinion on the natty game this year then check her other games bucko. She had one bad shooting game but played everywhere else on the floor.

[@jddiesel2385]

@@thejesterofhate9984 slow down sir. I’m a Gamecock loyal fan. She’s a decent college guard.. bottom line. She’s not even the best guard on her team. I’ve watched Raven in High School and her entire college career. 35% on a loaded undefeated squad is definitely not a flex. Dawn doesn’t produce guards that thrive at the next level unless they are great shooters… Ty Harris-shooter, Cooke- high percentage mid range-shooter. Should I continue? And to top it all off, she’s not a better pro prospect than Destanni Henderson. These are just the facts

[@thejesterofhate9984]

@@jddiesel2385 I disagree she definitely the best PG on the squad but not the best guard. I agree that Dawn doesn't produce "Great guards" especially compared to the bigs. 35% is 35%... now i do believe her ft % needs to improve for one and she needs to be more aggressive on the offensive end. As of right now I somewhat agree on the henderson thing but I EXPECT Raven to be a better prospect by this seasons end.

[@natureredux1957]

@@jddiesel2385 Well the FACTS are it's far more important to be a great Two Way player as opposed to just being a Shooter. And Raven will be a Great TWO way player in the WNBA.

[@natureredux1957]

CC isn't an 80 grade mostly because she isn't a GREAT One on One Defender. She's a Volume scorer that also gets rebounds mostly due to her size advantage. Olivia Miles who is 2 inches shorter, stated as much as being her own advantage over opposing Guards. Raven Johnson is a Starter in the WNBA, not some Bench slash Role player. Her problem for next year's DRAFT is that a ton of better players are also coming out, especially in the Guard position. She can be taught to score better you can't teach a 6'2" wingspan on a 5'8" guard.

[@clampsgiveup9235]

When u are the system, you are an 80. Having a point guard who can score and playmake at an elite level is something that is not normal in the W. In one season, she was arguably the best point guard in the league. I’m not that high on Raven. She is definitely not a starter. A player who can only play defense is ok. But a point guard who can only play defense and will be a liability on offense doesn’t move me. Hopefully she gets drafted to a good development team. I think people are overrating her actual skill set because she comes from a winning program

[@HunterCruse14]

Yeah I agree with this. CC is the best offensive prospect we’ve seen in a PG ever & it’s not particularly close

[@natureredux1957]

@@clampsgiveup9235 In the NC state game Raven shot better from 3s then sharp shooter teammate Te-Hina Paopao. In the Finals, Raven shot 1/11 from the field. However NC State had BETTER defending Guards then IOWA. So it's not just because she comes from a winning program when and if she scores. CC is a Volume shooter and scores so much because she SHOOTS so much. CC could be replaced on that FEVER team with several Guards coming out in 2025 and the Fever would have done the same if not BETTER.

[@clampsgiveup9235]

@@natureredux1957 we are not going to agree here

[@rinat3964]

She probs won’t start in her rookie season but she would likely develop if she got drafted to a good team. But she probably spend 1-2 yrs on the bench while developing like most guards. She can defend in college but is her defense gonna translate well? Will she get into foul trouble? Raven is a traditional pg with playmaking skills and good defense kinda like trash cloud who is now an excellent player but it took her a few yrs to develop into the player she is now.

[@ZayTheHomie]

This is where you start to lose me Hunter lol Raven is a great defender but she doesn't do anything else she's not a 1st round talent at all

[@gman1474]

Look deeper my friend. No SC player puts up crazy stats. It's bcuz Staley preaches team ball not hero ball. Every player gets less minutes, less shots & less stats than they would if they played elsewhere. In last 3 yrs no player has avged more than 16 ppg. Yet, they're 109-3, 3 final fours & 2 Nattys. Raven runs that team, has incredible handles, is an elite passer, has a crazy float game, is a top tier defender & is a proven winner

[@jddiesel2385]

@@gman1474 elite passer?😂😂 she’s good. But you’re getting carried away.

[@KelzKelz]

Why i wasted my time listening to this bull 💩? We'll see.

[@cookiemonster8184]

and then you wasted more time commenting, you don’t have good time management skills