Stephanie White requests focus on game after courtside incident in Fever-Sky match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:24 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White addressed a courtside incident involving Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud following her team's 113-90 victory over the Chicago Sky on August 24, 2026. White emphasized that the confrontation should not overshadow Indiana's impressive offensive performance, led by Caitlin Clark's 37 points and Kelsey Mitchell's 30 points. Despite a heated exchange that resulted in Kanter Freedom being escorted from the arena, White urged media to direct attention back to her team, which improved to 25-14, maintaining playoff positioning. The Fever will next face the Connecticut Sun before a brief break for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
- •Indiana Fever won 113-90 against Chicago Sky.
- •Caitlin Clark scored 37 points, Kelsey Mitchell added 30.
- •Enes Kanter Freedom escorted from arena after confrontation.
- •Fever improved to 25-14, aiming for a higher playoff seed.
- •Next game against Connecticut Sun scheduled before World Cup break.
- 1:24 PMYahoo Sports — Stephanie White sends blunt request after courtside incident at Fever-Sky game
"Stephanie White urged reporters not to amplify a courtside confrontation after Indiana’s biggest offensive performance of the season.
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