The Indiana Fever are poised to be one of the teams to watch in the upcoming WNBA season, particularly after adding new talent, including head coach Stephanie White. Caitlin Clark, entering her sophomore season, has expressed her excitement about working with the former WNBA Coach of the Year.
During an appearance on The Bird & Taurasi Show at the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship Game, Clark was asked about working with White. “She’s one of the smartest basketball minds I’ve ever been around,” Clark said.“Everyone respects her for how she coaches and leads. I’m really excited to learn from her.”
White’s hiring followed a coaching change after the Fever ended the 2024 season with a 20-20 record and parted ways with Christie Sides. White, who previously coached the Fever from 2015 to 2016, takes over once again after a successful tenure as head coach of the Connecticut Sun.
With Clark entering her second season and a strengthened roster, there are high expectations for the franchise. As a rookie, Clark posted impressive numbers, averaging 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game, leading the Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016.
Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark
This season, alongside key returnees such as Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and Lexie Hull, the Fever have added new signings, including Natasha Howard, Sophie Cunningham, DeWanna Bonner, Sydney Colson, and Brianna Turner.
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White’s Return to the Fever
White returns to the franchise where she both played from 2000 to 2004 and began her coaching career. She served on the staff from 2011 to 2014 under coach Lin Dunn and played a key role in the team’s 2012 WNBA Championship victory.
Over her four years as a WNBA head coach, two with the Fever and two with the Sun, White has compiled a 92-56 record, guiding her teams to the playoffs each season. Notably, she led the Fever to the WNBA Finals in 2015.
Before her professional career, White was a standout player at Purdue, where she was part of the 1999 national championship team. She earned several accolades, including the Wade Award, the Honda Sports Award, All-American honors, and was named Big Ten Athlete of the Year.
