Stephanie White Addresses Unexpected Benefit of Losing Caitlin Clark originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever continue to find success, defeating the Seattle Storm 78-74 on Sunday at the Climate Pledge Arena.

WNBA star Caitlin Clark remains sidelined as the Indiana Fever prepare to face the Seattle Storm on Sunday, with growing concern about her extended absence. After winning WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2024 and leading the Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016, Clark’s sophomore campaign has been disrupted by injuries.

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White spoke to ESPN about the excessive physicality in the WNBA and why it's so extreme this season.