Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White served as an assistant coach for Team USA during the FIBA World Cup in Berlin, Germany, where the team secured its fifth consecutive gold medal. Among the standout players was Indiana native Jackie Young, who made history by becoming the first player in women's basketball to win titles at every major level, including high school, NCAA, WNBA, Olympic 3x3, Olympic 5x5, and FIBA World Cup.
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White noted the exceptional winning culture exemplified by the players, particularly Young, who has played for the Las Vegas Aces for seven seasons after graduating from Notre Dame. White emphasized the lessons she learned from this experience, stating that being around high-level professionals teaches new approaches to winning. She expressed that Young's mentality and preparation are valuable insights she aims to bring back to the Fever.
“You gain just a different perspective when you play and you coach and you’re around different types of pros,” White explained. “Winners do things differently, and you have to learn how to do that sometimes.”
Chloe Peterson is the Indiana Fever beat reporter for IndyStar. Reach her at [email protected].