Lexie Hull and the Indiana Fever pulled off one of the more surprising runs of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs. After securing a 2-1 upset win over the Atlanta Dream in the opening round, the Fever forced the eventual champion Las Vegas Aces to Game 5 before ultimately seeing their season come to an end after an overtime loss. They did this without numerous stars as well, including Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, both of whom missed the entire postseason.
Hull began the year coming off the bench before replacing forward DeWanna Bonner in the starting lineup a few games in. The former Stanford Cardinal star was one of the few Indiana players to play in all 44 regular-season games and had her best year yet, averaging career-highs of 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
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Following the 2025 season, Hull now sees her rookie deal expire and is eligible for a restricted qualifying offer, which would make her a restricted free agent. But before she decides on her WNBA future, Hull has made her way to Miami for the second season of Unrivaled, joining Rose BC. But that’s not the only move she has made during the offseason.
Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) celebrates a made basket during the WNBA playoffs.Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Throughout her WNBA career, Hull has partnered with brands such as Athleta, Samsung Galaxy, Aflac and RYSE. And on Tuesday, she added another deal, announcing a new partnership with Teriyaki Madness.
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“Off day today, which means a little extra sleep and lots of Libby cuddles to start the morning,” Hull said on Instagram. “I kept it pretty light today with some biking, rolling out and an ice bath to help with recovery. So I headed to Teriyaki Madness to try them out for dinner.
“I got the chicken teriyaki rice bowl with rice and edamame, which is my favorite. Will got the orange chicken bowl with rice, and it was super good. It’s super customizable, packed with protein, and honestly, just hits the spot after a long day. Everything’s fresh, and it’s the perfect refuel meal for me.”
Teriyaki Madness is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in Japanese-inspired, Seattle-style teriyaki bowls. Founded in Las Vegas in 2003, the brand now operates more than 200 locations across the United States, including 12 in Las Vegas, and has expanded internationally into markets such as Canada.
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“@teriyaki.madness fuels me on and off the court!” Hull wrote on Instagram.
While Hull awaits her next WNBA contract, the Fever may have some big changes coming for the 2026 season. As of Tuesday, only three players remain under contract, including Clark, Aliyah Boston and Makayla Timpson, with everyone else becoming free agents.
Related: Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark Sends Message After George Kittle’s Season-Ending News
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 13, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
