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Stephanie White Sets the Tone for 2025 With Strong Caitlin Clark Statement

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt Audilet | Last updated May 5, 2025 6:30 PM ET

Caitlin Clark is one of the most exciting players to watch in the game of basketball. From logo three pointers to no-look assists, the Indiana Fever All-Star has the ability to entertain the masses every time she steps on the court.

Clark made that fact very evident in the Fever's preseason matchup against the Brazilian national team on Sunday. In front of a packed house at Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the NCAA's all-time leading scorer put on a show.

Clark took and made a deep logo three in the preseason contest, adding yet another viral moment to her already-impressive career highlight reel.

After the game, Fever head coach Stephanie White was asked about "letting Caitlin be Caitlin" as she heads into her second WNBA season.

"I've been watching her do it for 4-5 years," White said. "That's just who she is. It's what she does. No one tells Steph Curry not to take good shots, right?"

Reporter questions Stephanie White on whether she should reign in Caitlin Clark’s logo 3s, and her response is the best response ever!!

MUST LISTEN!! pic.twitter.com/4MN1Itp7tn
— Ken Swift (@kenswift) May 4, 2025

Clark finished her debut WNBA season averaging 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and a league-leading 8.4 assists per game, winning Rookie of the Year and leading the Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016.

Despite this success, there are many fans who feel Clark was held back by now-former Fever head coach Christie Sides in her debut campaign.

"THIS is what we were missing last season!" one fan wrote.

"You don’t tell shooters like Caitlin where to shoot from," another said.

"She really gets it. CC couldn’t have asked for a better coach," another added.

"This is why she’s the best coach," another wrote.

I love you @StephanieWhite. Thanks for letting our @CaitlinClark22 be herself. Just like what @LisaBluder said - "why say "whoa" to a racehorse". She is my Steph Curry with a ponytail. Go Fever! https://t.co/2MkznFu1uk
— PJ Acree (@flifox) May 5, 2025

Clark and the Fever will tipoff their 2025 regular-season schedule with a highly-anticipated matchup against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on May 15.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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