Why Stephanie White never lost faith in Lexie Hull during Fever shooting slump
Lexie Hull finally escaped a difficult scoring slump, but Stephanie White explained why the Fever guard’s starting job was never based solely on her shot.
Stephanie White, Indiana Fever coach, remained unwavering in her faith in Lexie Hull during a shooting slump that plagued the guard during the Fever's games against the Chicago Sky. Hull had endured a string of scoreless games, despite continuing to start for one of the WNBA's top teams. However, White recognized that Hull's struggles with confidence did not reflect in her approach to her responsibilities.
"Certainly was struggling with confidence, but you could never tell in the way that she shows up," White affirmed. Hull's value extends beyond her scoring average, as she stands at 5.3 points and 3.1 rebounds in 19 minutes per game. This has allowed her to start 36 consecutive games, despite coming off the bench in Indiana's first three contests.
Hull's defensive prowess is significant, as she can take difficult perimeter assignments, freeing up Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell to conserve energy for their high-volume scoring offense. White acknowledged that Hull remained a starter because of her impact on the team's success, especially defensively. The Fever's offense surged, with Clark scoring 37 points and Mitchell adding 30, highlighting Hull's pivotal role when she started providing offense in addition to her usual defensive work.
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