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Caitlin Clark Opened Up About Fever Coach After Playoff Series Loss

The Indiana Fever wrapped up a historic offensive season despite falling to the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. Despite criticism from fans over the team’s playoff struggles, guard Caitlin Clark publicly defended head coach Stephanie White, praising her leadership and competitive drive.

Clark, who led the league in scoring with 22.3 points per game, also highlighted their shared Olympic gold medal victory in Berlin as a defining moment of the year. White, who returned to the Fever in 2025 after coaching the team from 2015–2016, has guided them to a 52–36 record over the past two seasons, with Clark and Kelsey Mitchell anchoring the team’s record-breaking offense.

The Fever’s season was marked by both on-court success and off-court challenges, with Clark and Mitchell combining for top-five league finishes in scoring. Clark’s 2,000-plus regular-season points set a new mark for point guards in WNBA history, cementing her status as the league’s premier player.

While the playoff exit ended the season on a low note, Clark’s endorsement of White underscored the coach’s influence beyond statistics, blending tactical discipline with a shared passion for the game.

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