The Indiana Fever lived up to the contender’s label in the first preseason game against the New York Liberty with a commanding win. Although the opponents were missing players like Satou Sabally, the Fever team was also without Aliyah Boston and Lexie Hull, who are vital to the team’s quest for the championship.
The next game is against another top and challenging side, the Dallas Wings, who revamped their roster with the addition of multiple stars in the free season and Azzi Fudd as the top pick in the WNBA draft.
Amid this, head coach Stephanie White opened up on her plan to field the strongest team to test their chemistry on the floor.
Stephanie White Provides Update On Aliyah Boston And Lexie Hull
The Indiana Fever is one of the top sides in the league following their 2025 performance and current roster build-up. While fans are eager to see the ‘full power’ of the contender side, Coach White is keeping her calm and taking every step, measuring its pros and cons.
Talking about having Boston and Hull on the floor for the game against the Wings, White said, “I think we’ll still probably be cautious with that. I think the goal is probably to get, get some of them minutes on Saturday, if we can.”
Steph White said she doesn’t anticipate playing Aliyah Boston, Ty Harris, or Lexie Hull tomorrow in the preseason game against Dallas.
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“I think we'll still probably be cautious with that. I think the goal is probably to get, get some of them minutes on Saturday, if we can.”
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The forward suffered a lower-leg injury during a regular-season game in the Unrivaled league. Although the injury is not very serious, the Fever team took a cautious approach in the first preseason game and is now looking to continue that approach.
There is no doubt that the coach is taking a cautious approach in the pre-season. She also hinted at resting Caitlin Clark in the training reps, looking to have her star and impactful players fresh and healthy for the season. AB, though, holds much power in the Fever franchise and could be a major decisive factor in the games for the side.
Aliyah Boston Holds The Key For Indiana Fever’s Success In 2026 Season
After a semifinal exit in the 2025 season, everyone has high expectations for the 2026 season with CC returning to the side. But the key member of the team is still the 2023 top pick, who plays the vital anchor between the perimeter dominance of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. While Clark handles the playmaking and Mitchell remains a premier scoring threat, Boston’s role as the “glue” ensures balance on both ends of the floor.
Following a 2025 season where she earned All-WNBA Second Team honors, Boston is entering 2026 in peak physical shape after a dominant showing in the Unrivaled league. Her ability to command double-teams in the paint creates the necessary spacing for Mitchell’s isolation scoring and Clark’s deep-range threat.
Moreover, with the Fever prioritizing guard depth this offseason, Boston’s elite defensive versatility and league-leading passing IQ for a center will be the catalyst for Indiana’s high-tempo offense. If Boston dominates the interior, Indiana’s “Big Three” becomes an unstoppable championship contender.