The Indiana Fever are making big moves to build a strong team around Caitlin Clark.
New Leadership
On Friday, the Fever announced that Stephanie White will be their new head coach. She had previously coached the team from 2015 to 2016 and was part of the staff when they won their only WNBA championship in 2012.
we have named Stephanie White as our next head coach.
welcome home, @StephanieWhite!
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— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever)
Stephanie White’s Return
Stephanie White is coming back home to Indiana. She played college basketball at Purdue and spent most of her WNBA career with the Fever. “I am incredibly proud and honored to return home,” she shared, eager to lead the team back to victory. Her recent success with Connecticut, where she led them twice to the semifinals, shows her coaching strength.
Fans are excited about this change because it feels like a fresh start for the team.
Building for Success
White’s history of winning could be key for Indiana as they aim for another title. With Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston as core players, there’s a lot of promise. The Fever did well offensively in 2024 but struggled on defense, an area where White might make a big difference given her past successes with defensive teams like Connecticut.
Looking Ahead
The Fever might also look into free agency starting February next year. Big names like Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, Brionna Jones, Satou Sabally, Kelsey Plum, and Kelsey Mitchell could be available. Hiring White seems like a great decision; with young stars on board, success might come sooner than expected!
