The Indiana Fever achieved one milestone in the injury-hit season—reaching the postseason. While players celebrated the qualification in the locker room, head coach Stephanie White had a strong reaction to it. The architect of this moment was Kelsey Mitchell, who led the side in scoring and was efficient.
The franchise endorsed the star guard for the MVP accolade and also an All-NBA selection. The MVP race is getting intense, and A’ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier are seen as front-runners. But the Fever guard might have a lead already, with Tamika Catchings showing her support.
Tamika Catchings Vouches For Kelsey Mitchell
The Indiana Fever clinched the playoff spot with a win over the Washington Mystics. Since the All-Star game, the team has lost many players to injuries, yet it has an 11-9 record. During this run, the three-time All-Star took over the offensive duties and averaged 22 points, four assists, and two rebounds per game.
She had a slow start to the season, but after her late surge, Mitchell’s chances improved in the MVP power rankings. When it came to the MVP award, franchise legend Tamika Catchings showed her support for the Fever guard and openly declared her vote.
When the Indiana Fever campaigned for the 29-year-old guard, the franchise’s finals MVP reshared the post and wrote, “Yes!!! Got My Vote For sure”.
Yes!!!!! Got my vote 🗳️ for sure!!! ❤️❤️🎉 https://t.co/X1irpFP5ae
— Tamika Catchings (@Catchin24) September 7, 2025
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The reliable guard extended her contract to one year just before the start of the 2024 season and delivered on the floor. For the Indiana Fever, they designated her a core player and handed her a supermax contract as per the rule. After the playoff-clinching performances, the partnerships seem to be working fine for them.
Kelsey Mitchell Broke Tamika Catchings’ Franchise Record During 2025 Season
The former WNBA champion held the record for the most three-pointers made for the Indiana Fever team. But playing in her eighth season with the franchise, Mitchell broke Catching’s record with her 607th three-pointer in the game against the New York Liberty right after the All-Star break.
Catching congratulated the guard and said, “Records are meant to be broken. But if there’s anybody I’m glad to see break it, it’s you. I’m super proud of you. Let’s go, Fever. Get that dub.”
Incidentally, after the record-setting game, the 29-year-old guard continued to dominate on the offensive end and led the side in scoring.