Indiana lieutenant governor calls for Fever coach's firing after player support
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:02 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White faces backlash for defending DiJonai Carrington following a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham during a recent WNBA game. After Carrington struck Cunningham in the face, White described the foul as not intentional. This reaction has drawn criticism from fans and officials, including Indiana lieutenant governor Micah Beckwith, who has publicly called for White's dismissal for not adequately supporting her player. Following the game, Cunningham expressed frustration over Carrington's actions and implied that attention-seeking behavior may have played a role. The situation has generated significant controversy within the WNBA community.
- •Stephanie White defended DiJonai Carrington's Flagrant 2 foul.
- •Carrington was ejected from the game after the incident.
- •Cunningham expressed frustration and criticized Carrington's actions.
- •Micah Beckwith called for White's firing via social media.
- •The backlash reflects ongoing issues of player treatment in the WNBA.
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Fever President Kelly Krauskopf Reveals Indiana’s Stance On Stephanie White’s Future As Calls Mount for Her Firing
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Jason Whitlock Calls Out Media For Not Asking Stephanie White About Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith’s Demand to Get Her Fired
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — “Terrible”: Indiana Lt. Gov. Calls for Stephanie White’s Firing After Fever Coach Defends DiJonai Carrington
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Why Indiana lieutenant governor is calling for Stephanie White's firing after Fever coach defended DiJonai Carrington
"Calls for the Indiana Fever to make a coaching change intensified this week, with critics questioning whether Stephanie White had adequately supported her players. The pressure reached a new level after White told reporters Saturday that DiJonai Carrington’s hit on Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was unintentional.
"Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith said the Fever should fire coach Stephanie White for defending DiJonai Carrington’s flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham in Saturday’s clash against the Chicago Sky. White believed that Carrington didn’t “intentionally” go for Cunningham’s neck.
"Stephanie White’s latest comments have landed her in hot water. While trying to separate intent from a hard foul on her guard, Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana Fever head coach offered a defense for Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 1:02 AMFever President Kelly Krauskopf Reveals Indiana’s Stance On Stephanie White’s Future As Calls Mount for Her Firing
Calls for the Indiana Fever to make a coaching change intensified this week, with critics questioning whether Stephanie White had adequately supported her players. The pressure reached a new level after White told reporters Saturday that DiJonai Carrington’s hit on Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was unintentional.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 9:05 AMJason Whitlock Calls Out Media For Not Asking Stephanie White About Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith’s Demand to Get Her Fired
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith said the Fever should fire coach Stephanie White for defending DiJonai Carrington’s flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham in Saturday’s clash against the Chicago Sky. White believed that Carrington didn’t “intentionally” go for Cunningham’s neck.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 4:21 AM“Terrible”: Indiana Lt. Gov. Calls for Stephanie White’s Firing After Fever Coach Defends DiJonai Carrington
Stephanie White’s latest comments have landed her in hot water. While trying to separate intent from a hard foul on her guard, Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana Fever head coach offered a defense for Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 8:40 PMWhy Indiana lieutenant governor is calling for Stephanie White's firing after Fever coach defended DiJonai Carrington
Stephanie White's reaction to DiJonai Carrington's controversial foul on Sophie Cunningham is sparking backlash.
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