Stephanie White not stressing WNBA’s decision on Indiana Fever

Stephanie White had a strong impact in her return as head coach of the Indiana Fever last season. She led the team to the 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup title. On top of that, White also helped the Fever to their best record in franchise history of 24 wins and 20 losses.

Unfortunately, Indiana fell short of their championship goal after losing to the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals. 

Despite that, the Fever are one of the teams to watch this 2026 WNBA season. Led by their star guard, Caitlin Clark, coach White will look to lead her squad to the championship this year.

The Fever last won a WNBA Championship in 2012. They have struggled to qualify for the playoffs since their first-round loss against the Phoenix Mercury in 2016. 

However, Clark’s arrival in 2024 helped Indiana get out of the slump. They qualified for their first playoff berth in seven years, led by the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year.

Now, the Fever have become one of the most-watched teams in the WNBA. This upcoming 2026 WNBA season, all 44 games of the Fever will be nationally televised. This sets a record for most national TV games in Fever history and most for a single team in WNBA history. 

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White not fazed by the national spotlight

Coach White does not feel pressure amid the WNBA’s big decision.

“I think it’s not pressure,” White said on a recent appearance on the “Women’s Sports Now” show. “Certainly, it’s a privilege to be able to be showcased every single night. Obviously, people want to watch our team. People want to continue to watch Caitlin.”

Clark certainly draws a lot of attention. Non-Fever fans are also watching their games because they want to see the star guard in action.

“I think the thing that I love about it … is seeing where this game came from,” she added. “We couldn’t get nationally televised games, to now every single game being on national television. It’s an exciting time for us and the Indiana Fever; it’s an exciting time for the WNBA. It’s one that we’ve waited so long for this opportunity.”

White reiterated that they are grateful for the opportunity as they work to surpass last year’s success.

“I look at it as an opportunity to continue to showcase the Indiana Fever,” White added. “Our team, and the great players on our team every single night.”

In the new 2026 WNBA season, coach White and the Fever are looking to give it their all for the fans.

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