Stephanie White Speaks Honestly After Fever Forward Plays 0 Minutes Against Mystics originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

In a video shared on X by the Fever, coach Stephanie White gathered her players to deliver a brief announcement: guard Kelsey Mitchell had been named the WNBA ’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 11 of the 2025 season.

Fever coach Stephanie White recognizes the value of vulnerability with her players. Fever stars believe her “open-door” policy impacts team culture.

Stephanie White praised her Fever squad for rallying back from the 21-point deficit to beat the Sun 99-93 in overtime on Sunday.

“Congrats Kelsey,” said another fan. Throughout the 2025 season, playing under Stephanie White, Kelsey Mitchell has posted 20.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.

The Indiana Fever achieved a historic comeback victory against the Connecticut Sun, overcoming a 21-point deficit and Sophie Cunningham's injury in a

Stephanie White was almost overcome while speaking to the Fever team in the locker room after their 99-93 win over the Connecticut Sun.

Fever coach Stephanie White singled out Mitchell during her postgame locker room speech. The veteran shot-caller shouted out Mitchell for putting the team on her back. Apart from Mitchell, however, White could not help but get emotional as she expressed her pride in her entire squad.

The Fever secured an arduous and emotional comeback victory over the Sun on Sunday, picking up their 19th victory of the season in overtime, 99–93. Head coach Stephanie White couldn't help but get emotional during her postgame address in the locker room in which she praised the team's relentless effort throughout the game.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham suffered a season-ending knee injury, a circumstance that has become all too familiar for the Fever this season.