Stephanie White Returns to Indiana Fever Duties After World Cup
Head coach Stephanie White has returned to the Indiana Fever following her national team duties, expressing confidence in the assistant coaches who managed the team in her absence.
After winning a gold medal as part of the U.S. Women's National Team coaching staff at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, Stephanie White has returned to her duties with the Indiana Fever. White made statements regarding the assistant coaches to whom she entrusted the team during the tournament in Berlin.
Successful Run at the World Cup
Serving on the U.S. National Team coaching staff as an assistant to Kara Lawson, Stephanie White contributed to securing the fifth consecutive world championship. The U.S. completed the tournament with six victories, managing to defeat France in the final match.
Trust in Assistant Coaches
Attending her first practice back in the U.S., Stephanie White emphasized the trust she has in assistant coaches Briann January and Austin Kelly, who managed the team while she was in Berlin. White stated that she also tracked Indiana's practice footage while on national team duty.
Upcoming Games and League Standings
The Indiana Fever will face the Toronto Tempo on Friday at the Coca-Cola Coliseum. Following this matchup, they will play a two-game homestand at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and the regular season will conclude with a game against the Minnesota Lynx on September 24.
Posting a record of 26 wins and 14 losses in the league, the Indiana Fever currently sit in fifth place in the standings.