Well, it didn’t take long for Caitlin Clark to find herself under new management in the Indiana Fever’s revolving coaching carousel. Just one season into her so-far-as-advertised WNBA career, Clark is already on coach number two. This time, it’s Stephanie White—back for her second stint with the Fever, and apparently, Clark is ecstatic about the change. How do we know? Her response to White’s hiring? A simple yet telling “Thank God.”
Yes, you read that right. The Iowa Hawkeyes legend turned WNBA star didn’t waste any time letting the world know she’s on board with the Fever’s decision to bring White back into the fold. And honestly, who could blame her? Christie Sides, the Fever’s former head coach, was shown the door after two seasons that had more bumps than a gravel road. So, when the team snagged White—fresh off a playoff run with the Connecticut Sun—Clark had reason to be excited.
Let’s break it down, shall we? White’s return to Indiana has fans buzzing (and probably Fever’s front office breathing a sigh of relief). In her first go-around with the team back in 2016, White posted a respectable 37-31 regular season record and an even 6-6 in the playoffs. Sure, those numbers aren’t exactly Hall of Fame material, but it’s not every day a WNBA coach gets a second crack at redemption. Especially with a star-studded lineup.
This time around, White isn’t just inheriting any old roster. Nope, she’s got the luxury of coaching Clark, who’s already generating more hype than the latest iPhone. Oh, and she’s also got a little help from Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, and Lexie Hull. You know, just some casual all-star talent lying around. No pressure, Steph.
Now, if Clark’s Instagram activity is anything to go by, she and White might just be basketball soulmates. Before Clark even made her WNBA debut, she had a chance to chat with White during a Connecticut Sun shootaround. Spoiler: She was starstruck (kind of). Clark’s exact words: “I just think she had a really great basketball mind.” Translation? “I was fan-girling, but I kept it cool.”
As for White, she’s been lurking in the WNBA coaching game since 2007, long enough to know what works and what doesn’t. The Fever are betting she can translate her regular-season success into postseason magic. And hey, with a young star like Clark already on her side, the odds are looking good.
Indiana fans have waited long enough for their team to break out of mediocrity, and with White back at the helm and Clark leading the charge, the Fever may just be heating up. After all, they ended their playoff drought last season, and expectations are through the roof. So yeah, Caitlin Clark’s “Thank God” reaction is probably shared by just about every Fever fan out there.
So, to recap: new coach, same Clark brilliance, and a team with the talent to finally make some noise. The Fever have put their foot on the gas, and if everything clicks, Indiana might just go from playoff hopefuls to title contenders.
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