Stephanie White reacts as Indiana Fever fans switch up on her in win over Dallas Wings

Stephanie White, coach of the Indiana Fever, has been met with mixed reactions from fans following the controversial Sophie Cunningham incident. Initially, fans booed her during pregame introductions at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, following the perception that she downplayed a flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham during a game against Chicago. The criticism reached alarming levels, even prompting calls for White's dismissal from Indiana's Lieutenant Governor and widespread online backlash.

However, White's emotional pregame stand against "divisiveness" and the vocal support from players like Caitlin Clark helped turn the tide. By Friday, the Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd had switched its allegiance, welcoming White with warm cheers before tip-off. White expressed her gratitude towards the "true" Indiana Fever fans, acknowledging their incredible support over the years.

She emphasized the importance of her staff lifting each other up in challenging situations, crediting their unity for the Fever's current 3-game winning streak.