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Stephanie White addresses WNBA controversies in passionate pregame speech

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:36 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Stephanie White addresses WNBA controversies in passionate pregame speech
Summary

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White delivered a passionate speech prior to the game against the New York Liberty on August 11, 2026. In her remarks, White defended her players and criticized external negativity surrounding the team, particularly in light of incidents involving players like Sophie Cunningham. This marked a significant departure from her typically calm demeanor this season. White's comments come amid various controversies affecting the Fever and heightened scrutiny on her coaching decisions, especially regarding star player Caitlin Clark.

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  • •Stephanie White spoke at pregame media before facing New York Liberty.
  • •White defended her players amidst criticism and external drama.
  • •Cunningham and Clark are at the center of recent controversies.
  • •This speech was one of White's most direct of the season.
  • •Fever dealt with injuries but reached WNBA semifinals last year.
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  • 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Fever coach Stephanie White's fiery speech about WNBA political climate: 'Everybody else can go to hell'
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Here's a look at White's full speech from Tuesday evening's pregame media availability.

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