Aliyah Boston criticizes Fever fans for booing coach Stephanie White
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:36 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Aliyah Boston expressed displeasure with Indiana Fever fans who booed coach Stephanie White during her introduction prior to a recent game. This incident occurred before Indiana's 106-92 victory over the New York Liberty on August 11, 2026. Boston stated that the fans' actions were 'disrespectful' and reiterated the team's support for White, especially in light of their recent success, winning 11 of their last 15 games. The backlash followed controversy over White's handling of a recent incident involving player DiJonai Carrington. Despite the criticism, Boston noted that the Fever remain focused on winning.
- •Fever fans booed coach Stephanie White during player introductions.
- •Aliyah Boston and teammates publicly defended White after the incident.
- •Indiana Fever won their game against the New York Liberty 106-92.
- •The Fever have won 11 of their last 15 games.
- •Recent controversy involved a player's ejection and White's reaction.
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — “Really Annoying”: Aliyah Boston Calls Out Indiana Crowd Over Treatment of Stephanie White During Fever’s Game vs Liberty
- 10:46 PMESPN — More Fever players back White after coach booed
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Fever Star Aliyah Boston Condemns Fans Over ‘Disrespectful’ Boos Aimed at Coach Stephanie White
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston, Kelly Mitchell disappointed by home fans booing coach Stephanie White
- 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Aliyah Boston calls Fever fans ‘disrespectful’ for booing Stephanie White
"Indiana Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell supported coach Stephanie White on Thursday, saying they were disappointed by the boos during White's introduction at Tuesday's home game. The comments came two days after a fiery, 2 1/2-minute monologue by White during which she defended herself after some critics contended she didn't show enough support for guard Sophie Cunningham when she took a hit across the head and neck area last weekend at Chicago. “I think Steph does a great job with us,” Boston said before practice.
"As the Indiana Fever won their second straight game, edging past the New York Liberty on Tuesday, 106-92, head coach Stephanie White faced an unusually hostile crowd at their home arena. After White had previously defended Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington following their game on Saturday, she faced criticism and boos from the home fans during Tuesday’s game.
"Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell supported coach Stephanie White on Thursday, saying they were disappointed by the boos during White's introduction at Tuesday's home game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 1:36 AM“Really Annoying”: Aliyah Boston Calls Out Indiana Crowd Over Treatment of Stephanie White During Fever’s Game vs Liberty
As the Indiana Fever won their second straight game, edging past the New York Liberty on Tuesday, 106-92, head coach Stephanie White faced an unusually hostile crowd at their home arena. After White had previously defended Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington following their game on Saturday, she faced criticism and boos from the home fans during Tuesday’s game.
- ESPNAug 13, 2026, 10:46 PMMore Fever players back White after coach booed
Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell supported coach Stephanie White on Thursday, saying they were disappointed by the boos during White's introduction at Tuesday's home game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 9:13 PMFever Star Aliyah Boston Condemns Fans Over ‘Disrespectful’ Boos Aimed at Coach Stephanie White
Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell also said they didn’t appreciate the boos for White
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 8:59 PMFever All-Stars Aliyah Boston, Kelly Mitchell disappointed by home fans booing coach Stephanie White
Indiana Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell supported coach Stephanie White on Thursday, saying they were disappointed by the boos during White's introduction at Tuesday's home game. The comments came two days after a fiery, 2 1/2-minute monologue by White during which she defended herself after some critics contended she didn't show enough support for guard Sophie Cunningham when she took a hit across the head and neck area last weekend at Chicago. “I think Steph does a great job with us,” Boston said before practice.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 6:08 PMAliyah Boston calls Fever fans ‘disrespectful’ for booing Stephanie White
Aliyah Boston made her feelings clear after Fever fans booed Stephanie White during pregame introductions.
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