As the WNBA season takes a breather for the Olympics, the Indiana Fever have some time to reflect on their rollercoaster of a season. Sitting at a head-scratching 11-15, they’re somehow still hanging on in third place in the Eastern Conference. With Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston at the helm, this Fever team is teetering on the edge of brilliance—or disaster. So, what’s next for this squad as the final stretch looms? Buckle up, because these predictions are hotter than a summer scorcher.
1. Caitlin Clark Wins Rookie of the Year: Sorry, Angel, Better Luck Next Time
Remember when the Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese rivalry was the hottest thing in college basketball? Well, guess what—Clark’s turned up the heat, and Reese might need an ice pack. The two have been duking it out for the WNBA Rookie of the Year, but Clark’s about to put that race to bed. With a month left in the regular season, Clark will take off like a rocket, leaving Reese to wonder what just hit her.
Clark’s stat line is nothing to sneeze at—17.1 points per game, 40.5% shooting, and a respectable 32.7% from three-point land. But hold up, let’s not ignore that she’s also a turnover machine, coughing up the ball 5.6 times per game. Still, the Fever’s rising stock will only bolster her case. If Clark can just hold onto the ball for more than five seconds, the Rookie of the Year trophy might as well have her name engraved on it already.
2. Aliyah Boston: The Block Party Queen of the East
Aliyah Boston, last year’s Rookie of the Year, is no stranger to swatting shots into the cheap seats. She’s taken her defensive game to new heights in 2024, even if she’s trailing A’ja Wilson’s league-leading 2.8 blocks per game. But who needs to be the best in the whole WNBA when you can dominate the Eastern Conference instead?
Boston’s sitting at 1.5 blocks per game, tied for fifth in the league but second in the East. Alanna Smith is her only real competition in the conference, and let’s be real—Smith better watch her back. By season’s end, Boston will be the undisputed Block Party Queen of the East. And who doesn’t love a good block party?
3. Fever Finish Above .500: Time to Get Hot or Go Home
The Fever’s record might be underwhelming now, but don’t count them out just yet. With Clark dropping dimes and Boston swatting shots like she’s playing volleyball, this team is on the verge of a second-half surge. Expect them to shake off that sub-.500 record like it’s a bad habit.
Indiana’s about to play some of their best basketball when it matters most, and when the dust settles, they’ll be sitting pretty with a winning record. Post-Olympics, the Fever are going to be hotter than the pavement in July—just in time for a playoff push.
So there you have it, three bold predictions for the Indiana Fever. With the Olympics in the rearview mirror, it’s time for the Fever to show they’re more than just a mid-season flop. Get ready, WNBA—the Fever are coming in hot.
