Caitlin Clark benched by Fever after viral huddle with Stephanie White
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
During a recent game against the Portland Fire, Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White benched Caitlin Clark after a heated discussion during a timeout. Lexie Hull, who was seated next to Clark, explained that the benching was a reaction to frustration over defensive matchups, resulting in Clark facing foul trouble. Although Clark had a rough game, scoring only six points in 22 minutes, Hull emphasized that there are no lingering issues between Clark and White. Hull noted that such discussions are common in competitive environments and suggested that the backlash was amplified due to Clark's high profile. The Fever are looking to rebound from a challenging defeat as they continue their season.
- •Caitlin Clark was benched during the Fever's game against the Portland Fire.
- •Lexie Hull indicated the benching stemmed from frustration over fouls.
- •Clark scored a season-low six points in the match.
- •Hull reassured that there are no ongoing issues between Clark and coach White.
- •The Fever seek to improve after a difficult stretch of games.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Fever’s Lexie Hull: Locker room ‘not worried’ after Caitlin Clark exchange with coach
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Fever teammate explains viral Caitlin Clark-Stephanie White discussion in huddle, benching
"Lexie Hull says the viral exchange between Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White was a moment of frustration and "not something that we're worried about."
"Lexie Hull was sitting next to Caitlin Clark for a moment that went viral: A discussion with Fever coach Stephanie White that led to Clark's benching.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 9:15 PMFever’s Lexie Hull: Locker room ‘not worried’ after Caitlin Clark exchange with coach
Lexie Hull says the viral exchange between Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White was a moment of frustration and "not something that we're worried about."
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 7:38 PMFever teammate explains viral Caitlin Clark-Stephanie White discussion in huddle, benching
Lexie Hull was sitting next to Caitlin Clark for a moment that went viral: A discussion with Fever coach Stephanie White that led to Clark's benching.
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