The Indiana Fever stunned the WNBA realm with their incredible playoff performance. With almost half of the team sitting on the sidelines, not many gave Stephanie White’s team a chance. In fact, after the Fever was waiting to face the Atlanta Dream, more and more people wrote them off. But with an 87-85 victory, Game 3 went to Indiana as they sent the Dream packing. Soon after the victory, Sophie Cunningham claimed that their opponents were enraged as Fever went through to the semis. As the team braced up for their next assignment, one of White’s antics soon went viral.
White has been the driving force behind the Indiana Fever’s success. From giving the team a pep talk to powering through despite multiple injury setbacks, White has done it all. But during Fever’s recent practice session, the head coach proved why she was still the boss.
Stephanie White Stuns With An Impressive Half-Court Shot
Indiana Fever is in high spirits at the moment. Having qualified for the playoffs, Kelsey Mitchell recently heaped praises on White’s role as a mentor. That energy is reflected in the body language of the entire team. Surprisingly, not only the players but also the head coach decided to show off some of her super skills. During a recent upload on Instagram, the Fever posted a snippet of how their practice sessions are turning out.
During practice, Fever players participated in a customary half-court shot competition. The jubilant team was expected to have a strong competition among themselves. But soon, the segment took an unexpected turn.
Leaving her team stunned, the head coach emerged as the winner of the challenge! And that too, by a long margin. White pulled off an incredible underhand half-court shot to make her girls erupt in laughter and cheers. And while the squad celebrated the occasion, the fans, too, could not help but express their disbelief.
Fans Express Their Admiration For Stephanie White
Fans flocked to the comment section as soon as the video surfaced on the internet. They opened up about her incredible feat, despite having left her playing days behind for quite some time now.
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“What in the world!?! That’s awesome. Coach White rocks. I’m so happy people are seeing the talent of the coaching staff,” one fan said.
“Love Coach White, this awesome team, her coaching staff and the Fever’s organization, let’s get these first few wins in Vegas and close it out at home, Goooooo Fever!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥” another quipped.
“Ayyyy Steph with the underhand!!!! Luv this team sm!!! GO FEVER!! 😎🏀💜🫶” said a third.
“Still got it 🙌” pointed out a fan excitedly.
“NOW YOU KNOW Steph still got it. 😄👏🏼” chimed in a WNBA enthusiast.
Surely, White has taken the fans by surprise. Now, fans wait to see whether she and her team have more surprises in store as the Fever take on the Aces next.