Stephanie White’s excitement as the new head coach of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever was clear on Friday night when she shared her thoughts.
Friday was a hectic day for White as she was announced as the Fever’s new head coach and then appeared as an analyst for ESPN during the NBA game between the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers. During the game, Ryan Ruocco mentioned White’s new position.
“What are you most looking forward to with this opportunity in Indiana? Obviously you get to coach Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell — and you’re back where you grew up. You’re back home,” Ruocco said.
White responded, “Yeah, I think there are so many things. First and foremost, it is home. Right? This is a franchise that’s a part of my DNA. A player there, coached there, was a part of a championship there, certainly. Working with [team president] Kelly Krauskopf. Working with [general manager] Lin Dunn again. And then this exciting, young roster at such a pivotal moment in women’s basketball and the WNBA history. It’s — 25 years ago, when I initially joined the WNBA — it’s what I have always envisioned this league being. And to be able to do it at home is just really special.”
“This exciting, young roster at such a pivotal moment in women’s basketball and WNBA history. 25 years ago, when I initially joined the WNBA, it’s what I have always envisioned this league being.”
Stephanie White discusses becoming head coach of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. pic.twitter.com/eE1lfa6Ouv
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 1, 2024
“We’re all looking forward to you coaching that team and watching you on the sidelines come May,” Ruocco replied.
Indiana holds a special place in White’s heart as it is where she grew up and attended school. She played in the WNBA for the Fever for several seasons before transitioning into coaching, ultimately leading the team to a championship in 2012.
White has a successful coaching record in the WNBA with a total of 92-56 from her stints with the Fever and the Connecticut Sun.
[Photo Credit: ESPN]
