Stephanie White: The Indiana Fever have officially announced the hiring of Stephanie White as their new head coach, marking a significant step for the franchise as they aim for a return to championship glory. This announcement comes after White’s two successful seasons with the Connecticut Sun, where she led the team to consecutive playoff appearances and was honored as the WNBA Coach of the Year in 2023.
White, a native of Indiana and former Purdue standout, is no stranger to the Fever organization. She played for the Fever from 2000 to 2003 and later served as an assistant coach before taking on the head coach role for two years from 2014 to 2016. During her previous tenure, she guided the Fever to the WNBA Finals in 2015, showcasing her ability to lead the team to success.
This time, White takes the reins of a promising roster featuring Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, the past two No. 1 draft picks. Clark, who recently earned the title of 2024 Rookie of the Year and was named to the All-WNBA First Team, is expected to play a crucial role in the Fever’s resurgence. The team experienced a surge in popularity last season, leading the league in attendance with an impressive average of over 17,000 fans per game.
we have named Stephanie White as our next head coach.
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) November 1, 2024
welcome home, @StephanieWhite!
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White’s appointment follows the decision to part ways with Christie Sides, who finished her second season with a 20-20 record, leading the Fever to their first playoff berth since 2016. The Fever have undergone a significant organizational shift, recently appointing Kelly Krauskopf as the new president and Amber Cox as the COO and GM.
Reflecting on her departure from the Connecticut Sun, White stated, “This has not been easy… but from a professional and personal standpoint, I feel like it’s the best decision.” As the Fever prepare for the upcoming season, all eyes will be on White to see if she can harness the potential of her young stars and bring the franchise its first championship since 2012.
With a record number of coaching changes across the league for the 2025 season, White’s hiring is one of the most anticipated moves. The Fever are eager to make their mark in the WNBA and look to White to guide them back to the top.
