The Indiana Fever have announced the appointment of Stephanie White as their new head coach. White, who most recently coached the Connecticut Sun, will now lead a team that includes standout player Caitlin Clark, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year.
White brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served on the Fever coaching staff from 2011 to 2016, including a stint as head coach during the final two seasons. Notably, she was part of the coaching staff when the Fever clinched the WNBA title in 2012.
In a statement following her appointment, White expressed her pride and honor in returning to Indiana and leading the Fever at a crucial juncture for the franchise and women's athletics as a whole. She emphasized the team's commitment to success and voiced her determination to bring another WNBA title to the devoted basketball fans in Indiana.
White takes over from Christie Sides, who guided the Fever to a 20-20 record last season and secured the team's first playoff berth since 2016. Sides, who had been the head coach for two seasons, was relieved of her duties last Sunday.
Indiana's decision to appoint White makes them the first team in the league to fill a head coaching vacancy this offseason. Fever president of basketball operations, Kelly Krauskopf, expressed her excitement at welcoming White back to the franchise, citing White's deep connection to the team as a former player and championship-winning coach.
Krauskopf praised White's basketball acumen and leadership qualities, expressing confidence in her ability to elevate the team to new heights. With this new appointment, the Fever are gearing up for an exciting new chapter in their history under White's guidance.
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