Stephanie White backs Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell as MVP candidates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:34 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White endorsed Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell as legitimate MVP candidates ahead of a game against the Toronto Tempo. The Fever, with a 27-14 record, are playoff-bound for the third consecutive year, largely due to the performances of Mitchell, who recently set a new league scoring record, and Clark, who ranks third in scoring and leads in assists. Social media reactions have been mixed, with some fans arguing for Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson as the frontrunner. The Fever face the Tempo as Mitchell looks to further her scoring achievements.
- •White claims Clark and Mitchell are MVP-caliber players.
- •Mitchell broke the league's single-season scoring record with 1,034 points.
- •Clark averages 22.5 points and leads with 8.4 assists per game.
- •Fever secured their best regular-season finish in franchise history.
- •Fever currently hold a playoff position with a 27-14 record.
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — ‘This Has To Be Rage Bait,’ ‘Accurate’ — WNBA Fans Debate Over Caitlin Clark’s ‘Second-Best Player’ Assessment As MVP Race Heats Up
- 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Stop Lying,’ ‘A’ja Wilson Exists’ – WNBA World Rips ‘Pandering’ Stephanie White for Calling Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell ‘Legitimate’ MVP Candidates
"Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White fully supports her players’ bids to win the WNBA’s most prestigious individual end-of-season honors. According to her, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell are putting together MVP-caliber seasons, and both have a legitimate chance to win the award.
"With only a few games left in the 2026 WNBA regular season, the MVP conversation is entering its final stretch. A’ja Wilson remains at the center of the discussion, but Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have also strengthened their cases with impressive offensive numbers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 3:06 PM‘This Has To Be Rage Bait,’ ‘Accurate’ — WNBA Fans Debate Over Caitlin Clark’s ‘Second-Best Player’ Assessment As MVP Race Heats Up
With only a few games left in the 2026 WNBA regular season, the MVP conversation is entering its final stretch. A’ja Wilson remains at the center of the discussion, but Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have also strengthened their cases with impressive offensive numbers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 10:34 AM‘Stop Lying,’ ‘A’ja Wilson Exists’ – WNBA World Rips ‘Pandering’ Stephanie White for Calling Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell ‘Legitimate’ MVP Candidates
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White fully supports her players’ bids to win the WNBA’s most prestigious individual end-of-season honors. According to her, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell are putting together MVP-caliber seasons, and both have a legitimate chance to win the award.
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