The Indiana Fever officially welcomed Stephanie White as their new head coach for the 2025 season, and the excitement surrounding her appointment is palpable. White, who earned the title of WNBA Coach of the Year in 2023, expressed her enthusiasm for returning to Indiana during an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews. However, it seems the excitement is mutual; White had a conversation with Fever star Caitlin Clark just the night before her hiring was announced.
In her interview, White reflected on her long-standing admiration for Clark, stating, “I have been watching Caitlin play since she was an eighth grader.” This connection highlights the mutual respect between the two, setting a positive tone as they prepare to work together. White’s enthusiasm to coach Clark and the young Fever roster marks a promising new chapter for the franchise, which is eager to compete for a championship in the near future.
Clark, who had an impressive rookie season, also shared her excitement on social media, commenting with enthusiasm on the Fever’s Instagram announcement. Her response, “Fevvvvvv shooowwwwwww,” indicates her eagerness to collaborate with White, emphasizing the hopeful atmosphere surrounding the team.
White’s appointment is part of a larger organizational transformation for the Fever, which has seen significant leadership changes,
