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Stephanie White on controversial Caitlin Clark decision: ‘Not some revolutionary idea’
TL;DR
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White discusses strategies to manage Caitlin Clark's workload after her injury. The team aims to enhance versatility by utilizing new draft pick Raven Johnson alongside Clark.
Key points
- Caitlin Clark missed the second half of the season due to injury
- Indiana Fever reached WNBA Semifinals, losing to Las Vegas Aces
- Stephanie White plans to reduce Clark's workload for better health
- Raven Johnson was drafted to enhance team versatility
- Clark can play on and off the ball for strategic flexibility
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Jun 17, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and head coach Stephanie White in the first half against the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
The Indiana Fever are coming off a season that ended in an impressive run to the WNBA Semifinals, where they pushed the Las Vegas Aces to Game 7. However, fans were left wondering what might have happened had superstar Caitlin Clark, who missed the entire second half of the season with a nagging groin injury, been available for the playoff run.
Heading into her third season as a professional, the Fever are looking to take some of the workload off Clark to reduce her fatigue and hopefully keep her healthier. This was evidenced in Indiana’s selection of former South Carolina Gamecocks standout Raven Johnson with the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, but also by head coach Stephanie White, who has spoken about taking Clark off the ball more than has been the norm in her first two seasons with the Fever.
“Well, we’re not speaking those into existence anymore,” White said. “But I think it helps because (Ty Harris) is a player who’s a combo that can play on and off the ball. Caitlin is a player who can play on and off the ball. Raven is a point guard that primarily has had the ball in her hands. So, I think it gives us some versatility. Thankfully, having a couple of different guards gives us the ability to allow Kelsey to rest a little bit, too.”
Steph White on the depth at point guard with Caitlin Clark, Ty Harris, and Raven Johnson:
“I think it gives us some versatility. Thankfully, having a couple of different guards gives us the ability to allow Kelsey to rest a little bit, too.”
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There was some backlash to White’s comments, with fans wondering why White would want to take the basketball out of her superstar’s hands. On Monday, White doubled down on her plan, assuring the Fever community she isn’t exactly splitting the atom by looking to free up Clark in other ways.
Q&A
What did Stephanie White say about Caitlin Clark's role for the upcoming season?
Stephanie White indicated that the Fever will take Clark off the ball more often to manage her fatigue and improve her health.
How did Caitlin Clark's injury impact the Indiana Fever's playoff performance?
Caitlin Clark's absence due to a groin injury left fans wondering how the Fever might have fared in the playoffs, where they reached Game 7 against the Las Vegas Aces.
Who did the Indiana Fever draft to support Caitlin Clark?
The Indiana Fever selected Raven Johnson with the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft to help alleviate some of the workload from Caitlin Clark.
