Stephanie White details Fever's strategy for Clark and Boston during World Cup

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Stephanie White details Fever's strategy for Clark and Boston during World Cup
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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.

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  • 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.
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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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