The Indiana Fever are rolling the dice on a familiar face to lead them into what could be their most promising era in years, hiring Stephanie White as their new head coach. White, fresh off a WNBA Coach of the Year season with the Connecticut Sun, is stepping into a franchise that's undergone a major transformation — both on and off the court.
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This move reunites White, an Indiana native and former Fever head coach, with a fan base that's more fired up than ever, largely thanks to the electrifying arrival of WNBA star Caitlin Clark.
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It's a full-circle moment for White, who not only played on the Fever's inaugural roster back in 2000 but also coached them to the Finals in 2015. Fever President of Basketball Operations Kelly Krauskopf called White "a part of the fabric" of the franchise, noting her high basketball IQ and steady leadership.
"I am thrilled to welcome Stephanie back," Krauskopf said in a statement. For White, the chance to build around back-to-back No. 1 picks in Clark and 2023 All-Star Aliyah Boston is a rare opportunity. "This franchise has and always will be committed to winning," White said, adding that she aims to bring another WNBA title to Indiana.
Under White's leadership, the Fever are looking to break a playoff drought that dates back to 2016, with the team coming off a season where they led the WNBA in attendance and averaged over 17,000 fans per game.
There's a lot riding on this hire, with Indiana's new-look front office banking on White's experience to maximize this core. If there's anyone who understands the weight of the challenge—and the potential of this young roster—it's Stephanie White, now tasked with guiding the Fever back to the top of the league.
