Caitlin Clark officially returned to the court in March 2026 after an eight-month layoff by making her senior national team debut at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan.
She led Team USA to a perfect 5-0 run, averaging 11.6 points and a tournament-best 6.4 assists per game. For her efforts, she was crowned the tournament MVP and named to the All-Star Five.
Afterwards, the Fever’s guard went viral for her guest appearance as a credentialed photographer at the Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers game on Wednesday.
Wearing a media vest and a professional Sony camera, she spent the first half on the baseline. She jokingly called her massive telephoto lens a “Big Daddy lens” before turning her attention back to Iowa City on Friday.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22).Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
(Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images)
Kennise Johnson, a junior guard, announced her decision to enter the transfer portal on Instagram, following a three-year career marked by a significant injury. Johnson arrived in Iowa Hawkeyes in 2023 but struggled to find a consistent role after tearing her ACL at the end of her freshman year.
Her final decision came just days after Iowa’s season ended in a 75-83 double-overtime loss to the Virginia Cavaliers in the March Madness second round. In her farewell note, Johnson thanked her coaches and teammates before officially signing off from the program.
“Sometimes, growth requires change,” Johnson wrote. “As much as I love this team and everything it stands for, I know it’s time for me to step out of the nest and find an opportunity that better fits me and my journey. With that being said, I will be entering the transfer portal.”
In the comments, Clark respected Johnson’s decision and penned, “Dawg. Proud of you 🤍.”
Though Iowa lists Johnson as a junior, she could have two years of eligibility left. Since she missed the 2024-25 season entirely with an ACL injury, she is expected to receive a medical redshirt.
The transfer portal officially opens on April 6. With her multiple seasons of eligibility remaining, Johnson should see significant interest from mid-major programs looking for an experienced guard to lead their backcourt.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.