THIS IS THE BEST NEWS WE COULD HOPE FOR: Excitements Hit, Gainbridge Fieldhouse As Golden State Warriors National Basketball Association NBA Community are overjoyed as Indiana fever formal Head coach Stephanie White return as senior coaching….. See more
In a dramatic and heartwarming homecoming, Stephanie White has returned to the Indiana Fever as head coach, sparking waves of excitement across the WNBA community, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and beyond.
A Homecoming Like No Other
Stephanie White’s journey with the Fever reads like a page out of Indiana basketball lore. A West Lebanon native and Purdue legend, White played for the Fever from 2000 to 2004, coached the team to its first championship as an assistant in 2012, and led the squad as head coach in 2015–16 . Now, she’s back. Introducing her as head coach for the 2025 season, Fever President Kelly Krauskopf said: “Stephanie is part of the fabric of this franchise… there’s no one better equipped to lead our group of players to the next level.”
A True Mentor For a New Era
The pairing of White with features like Caitlin Clark (2024 Rookie of the Year) and Aliyah Boston is being hailed as inspired. Fans see it as the perfect mentor‑protégé formula to usher the Fever into a new competitive era White, once a broadcaster and one of the smartest minds in the game, steps into this role with a mission: to elevate the Fever into true contenders. She herself has spoken of mentoring Clark not just on court but also in leadership—a key evolution toward championship gear
The Community Roars with Approval
At Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the energy was palpable. Fans, media, and Fever alumni turned out in force to welcome White back. “This is coming home for me,” White said, getting emotional amid the cheers and familiar faces As one local fan put it: “Before there was a Caitlin Clark for the Fever, there was a Stephanie White… to mentor someone of Clark’s caliber… can take us to the next level.”
Wih the Fever hosting the 2025 WNBA All‑Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and drawing massive attendance and viewership figures in 2024, the stage is set. Meanwhile, development continues behind the scenes: the team is investing $78 million in a state-of-the‑art practice and performance center downtown — scheduled to open ahead of the 2027 season — signaling long-term commitment
