Great teammates have a way of finding each other again. That story is playing out in the WNBA, as former South Carolina standouts Aliyah Boston and Raven Johnson are set to reunite with the Indiana Fever.

The connection runs deep. After a heartbreaking Final Four loss to Iowa in 2023, a departing Aliyah Boston passed the torch to Raven Johnson, telling her, "This is your team now." Boston, the 2022 national champion and No. 1 overall pick, moved on to become the Fever's franchise cornerstone. Johnson, meanwhile, embraced that leadership role, guiding the Gamecocks to another national title in 2024 under coach Dawn Staley.

Now, their basketball journeys are converging in the professional ranks. The Fever selected Johnson with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, creating a dream reunion for the former college teammates.

For Johnson, the chance to play alongside her mentor again is a special opportunity. "It's so crazy," Johnson said of the reunion. "She taught me what pro habits were... her leadership, being a role model, it goes a long way. She is a phenomenal person and instills so much in young people. There's no way you don't want to play with somebody like that."

This reunion is more than just a feel-good story; it's a strategic boost for the Fever. Combining Boston's dominant interior presence with Johnson's championship pedigree and playmaking could be a game-changer for Indiana's roster. It’s a powerful reminder that the bonds forged in college can become the foundation for success at the highest level.