In a dramatic twist that feels straight out of a Hollywood sports flick, Stephanie White could be returning to the Indiana Fever sidelines—and this time, she might just have Caitlin Clark by her side. Yes, you read that right. The coach who famously told the world to “chill out” about Clark’s rough WNBA start last season could soon be calling the shots for the Fever again. And Fever fans? They’re absolutely here for it.
Following the recent exit of Christie Sides as head coach, Fever fans immediately set their sights on White, a coach who’s already something of a Fever legend. After all, this is the same Stephanie White who led Indiana to the WNBA Finals in her first season as head coach back in 2015. She’s since spent time honing her coaching craft with the Connecticut Sun, but let’s be real: Indiana still feels like home for her. And with rumors swirling that White is the Fever’s top choice, the hype around her potential return is at fever pitch (pun very much intended).
What makes White’s rumored comeback even juicier is her previous defense of Caitlin Clark during the rookie’s shaky debut season. While other coaches and league veterans were, let’s say, less than gentle in their critiques of Clark, White took the high road. “Guys, chill out,” she told reporters. “She’s gonna be fine. It’s two games in, are you kidding me?”
If that’s not the exact energy you want from a head coach, then what is? White went on to explain that Clark—a once-in-a-generation player known for her epic NCAA career and Rookie of the Year campaign—just needed time. “She’s a student of the game…you’re not going to just absorb all of the new information that’s coming at you in two games,” White added. It’s the type of level-headed perspective that could make White and Clark a dream duo in Indiana.
This potential White-Clark reunion could be exactly what Indiana needs. White not only has a track record of success but also a genuine respect and admiration for Clark’s unique style and sky-high potential. And Fever fans? They’re ready for the show.
So, is Stephanie White really Indiana-bound? No official word yet, but the signs are there. And with the possibility of Caitlin Clark being coached by someone who actually gets her? Well, as White herself might say: Chill out, everyone. It’s gonna be great.