Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston, Kelly Mitchell disappointed by home fans booing coach Stephanie White
Summary
Indiana Fever basketball players Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell expressed disappointment after fans booed their coach, Stephanie White, during a home game introduction. The coach had previously defended herself following a controversial foul call in another game, and the team later won 106-92 against the New York Liberty.Key Facts
- Fans booed Coach Stephanie White during her introduction at a home game on August 11, 2026.
- Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, two Indiana Fever All-Stars, publicly supported White and found the boos disrespectful.
- White defended herself after critics said she did not support guard Sophie Cunningham enough after Cunningham was hit in the head and neck area in a previous game.
- The foul was upgraded by referees to a more severe level, causing the ejection of Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington.
- Sophie Cunningham and teammate Caitlin Clark also supported Coach White after the game.
- DiJonai Carrington posted “WHITE PRIVILEGE” on social media but later clarified she did not accuse the foul call of being about race.
- Indiana Fever won their game against the New York Liberty with a score of 106-92.
- Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith called for White’s firing on social media, but players disagreed and showed her support.
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