Indiana Fever Hire Stephanie White as Head Coach

Basketball Star Returns to Lead Former Team

Former WNBA star and Indiana Fever legend Stephanie White has been named the team's new head coach, the franchise announced today. White, a four-time All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, played for the Fever from 2000 to 2010 and helped lead the team to its first WNBA championship in 2012. She retired from playing in 2016 and has since worked as an assistant coach for the New York Liberty and the Dallas Wings.

A Return to Indiana

White's hiring is a homecoming of sorts for the 44-year-old coach. She was born and raised in Indiana and played college basketball at Purdue University. She was drafted by the Fever in the first round of the 2000 WNBA Draft and quickly became one of the team's most popular players. White was known for her versatile skill set, which included scoring, rebounding, and defending. She was also a key member of the Fever's 2012 championship team.

A New Era for the Fever

White takes over a Fever team that is coming off a disappointing season. The Fever finished with a 6-26 record in 2022, which was the worst record in the WNBA. However, White is confident that she can turn things around. She has a strong track record as a coach, and she knows the Fever organization inside and out. White is excited to return to Indiana and lead the Fever to success.