The Indiana Fever has announced Stephanie White as their new head coach, taking over from Christie Sides. This change marks White’s return to the team where she previously contributed to their first WNBA championship as an assistant coach in 2012. With her wealth of experience and enthusiasm, she hopes to lead the Fever to future successes.
White has always admired rookie Caitlin Clark and is already highlighting her skills as they embark on a promising new season in Indiana. In a recent interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews, White expressed her excitement about returning to a franchise that holds significant meaning for her.
“First and foremost, it’s home,” White said, emphasizing her deep connections to Indiana, where she played for Purdue University and later for the Fever. She believes that players like Clark, who has excelled alongside talents like Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, represent a bright future for the team.
The Fever have shown potential, winning eight of their last ten games post-Olympics. Fans affectionately refer to their star trio—Clark, Boston, and Mitchell—as the “three-headed snake,” highlighting their substantial impact on the team’s performance.
White’s return brings a renewed passion for the game, which she describes as a homecoming. “What an incredible moment we have in women’s basketball right now. I am thankful for it,” she remarked to ESPN.
In a separate conversation with Scott Agnes from Indiana, White shared, “Every time I came back to Indiana, it felt like coming home. Now I’m officially coming home, and it’s an incredible opportunity.”
White’s admiration for Caitlin Clark is well-known. She has been vocal about Clark’s growth, considering her “W-ready” from the start. “She’s a student of the game and just wants to win,” White commented, noting that she has followed Clark since her eighth-grade days.
White sees Clark’s presence as a valuable asset for the Fever, believing her skills will translate seamlessly from college to the WNBA. With White’s leadership and the emerging talent on the roster, the Fever are poised for an exciting and competitive season ahead.
Fans can look forward to a promising new era under White, as they aim for another championship tit
le in the future.
