Stephanie White details Fever's strategy for Clark and Boston during World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White outlined plans for players Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, who will participate with Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin. While the rest of the WNBA takes a break, White aims to keep the duo sharp ahead of the playoffs. The Fever have already secured a playoff spot, which allows them to focus on managing the workload of players focused on international competition. White emphasized communication and team structure during this period and will delegate coaching duties to assistants Austin Kelly and Briann January. The Fever will resume their WNBA season on September 18 after the World Cup break.
- •Indiana Fever confirmed playoff qualification ahead of World Cup.
- •Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston join Team USA in Berlin.
- •White aims to avoid player rust during the WNBA break.
- •Fever resume WNBA action on September 18 after the break.
- •Assistant coaches will take charge while White is in Berlin.
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Stephanie White Sends Stark Warning As Caitlin Clark And Fever Prepare for Championship Run
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Stephanie White Shares Fever’s Plan For Caitlin Clark And Aliyah Boston During World Cup Break
"The Indiana Fever have already secured their spot in the playoffs, but for Stephanie White, consistency is key if they want to win the title this season, especially with all the teams already locking in their postseason spots having stepped up their game as well. So far, the Fever are tied with the Atlanta Dream [...]
"With the Indiana Fever already qualified for the playoffs, coach Stephanie White shifts her focus to keeping Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston sharp as the trio goes to Berlin with Team USA for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. While the rest of the WNBA takes a break from the action, White and the Fever [...]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 4:32 PMStephanie White Sends Stark Warning As Caitlin Clark And Fever Prepare for Championship Run
The Indiana Fever have already secured their spot in the playoffs, but for Stephanie White, consistency is key if they want to win the title this season, especially with all the teams already locking in their postseason spots having stepped up their game as well. So far, the Fever are tied with the Atlanta Dream [...]
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 9:15 PMStephanie White Shares Fever’s Plan For Caitlin Clark And Aliyah Boston During World Cup Break
With the Indiana Fever already qualified for the playoffs, coach Stephanie White shifts her focus to keeping Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston sharp as the trio goes to Berlin with Team USA for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. While the rest of the WNBA takes a break from the action, White and the Fever [...]
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