Fever Head Coach Stephanie White Facing Scrutiny For ‘Disastrous’ Performance originally appeared on The Spun.
The Indiana Fever are in prime position to earn a playoff berth this season, but make no mistake, fans aren’t satisfied with head coach Stephanie White.
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Indiana came into this Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Wings with some confidence, especially after blowing out the Chicago Sky on Saturday. However, everything came crashing down for the Fever during the third quarter of action. White’s squad went from owning a six-point lead to trailing by double digits in the blink of an eye. That’s because the Fever gave up a 19-0 run to the Wings.
The Fever made a furious comeback in the fourth quarter and even had a chance to win the game on a last-second shot from Kelsey Mitchell. Unfortunately for Indiana’s home crowd, it just wasn’t meant to be.
As you’d expect, Fever fans were truly disgusted with the team’s lackluster performance in the third quarter against the Wings. Some are so angry they’re calling for a coaching change.
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No, we’re not kidding.
“Stop telling me what a great coach Stephanie White is,” one fan said. “This stupid zone has been a disaster. Her rotations suck. She pulls hot hands out of the game. It’s insane. I’m sick of watching her screw these games up.”
“Stephanie White needs to be fired. What are the Indiana fever organization doing letting her sit there and sabotage the team,” a second fan wrote on X.
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White looks up Tuesday, May 20, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.Grace Smith/IndyStar.
“Did Stephanie White forfeit this game?” another fan asked.
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“We got DESTROYED in the 3rd. Stephanie Fraud White is literally the worst coach ever. Her rotations and adjustments are absolutely disgusting tonight,” a Fever fan commented.
With this loss in the books, the Fever have dropped to 18-15 on the season.
When the Fever hired White in November, they said she’ll take the franchise to the “next level.” So far, it’s fair to say that hasn’t happened.
“Stephanie is a part of the fabric of this franchise, both as a former player and as a member of our championship coaching staff, so I’m quite familiar with her elite basketball IQ and leadership style,” Fever President of Basketball Operations Kelly Krauskopf said. “I am confident there is no one who better understands our culture or is more equipped to lead our group of players to the next level.”
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Maybe the return of Caitlin Clark will make life easier for the Fever. Do they have what it takes to win it all this season though? As of now, it’s hard to say yes.
Fever Head Coach Stephanie White Facing Scrutiny For ‘Disastrous’ Performance first appeared on The Spun on Aug 13, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Aug 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
