The South Carolina women's basketball team is gearing up for the NCAA championship game against Iowa, led by star player Caitlin Clark. For South Carolina's guard Raven Johnson, this game holds special significance as she seeks redemption after being waved off by Clark in last year's Final Four [76f57014]. Johnson couldn't shake the image of Clark waving her off and used it as motivation to improve her game. With the help of senior teammate Laeticia Amihere, Johnson has grown both mentally and as a player, developing her 3-point shooting and preparing herself for a rematch with Clark [76f57014].
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has expressed confidence in Johnson's ability to learn and grow from the experience. Staley believes that Johnson's mental strength and preparedness for any challenge in life will serve her well in the championship game [76f57014].
The article from The Washington Post also includes links to the AP March Madness bracket and coverage [76f57014].