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Stephanie White has faced scrutiny from analysts and fans, but she remains unfazed. The Indiana Fever's head coach is crystal clear about her vision for Caitlin Clark and the rest of the team in the 2025 WNBA season. According to a well-known analyst, if the team executes White's strategy, they could become unstoppable.
When introduced as the Fever's head coach last October, White laid out her game plan for the season. "I think our players naturally play fast. When you look at what Indiana did a year ago, they were among the top teams in the league in pace and offense," she explained.
White's philosophy is built on an offensive-heavy approach centered around her star trio: Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell. "We want to make sure we have more options to share the ball, making it more difficult to guard our big three," she emphasized. Rachel DeMita, an analyst and podcast host, believes this strategy puts the Fever on track for a playoff run.
White's plan in action
DeMita has been one of White's biggest ers, frequently praising her game plan for Indiana. Analyzing footage from the team's first preseason workouts on her podcast The Courtside Club, she confidently stated, "The Fever is going to be absolutely fine."
She also praised the team's movement-even in practice. "We've already seen in the first few minutes of the scrimmage how fast they are moving the ball. They're going upo and down the court," she observed.
Additionally, DeMita highlighted how White's strategy has been embraced by the entire roster. "That is one thing you've heard from every single player on this Indiana Fever team: they want to play fast. Even the second unit is playing with a really quick pace," she noted.
Championship aspirations
The Fever is entering the 2025 WNBA season with one clear goal: a championship. With a roster stacked with talent and led by Clark, Boston, Mitchell, and veteran DeWanna Bonner, the team is already making waves in its early practices.
Now entering her third professional season, Boston highlighted her growing chemistry with Clark. "Now, we know exactly how we like to play," she stated-a statement that feels like a warning to the rest of the league.