For Caitlin Clark, her preseason battle against fellow guard Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings wasn’t without hiccups. The Indiana Fever lost the game by 15 points in their first home appearance of the season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White understands why her team's games against the Dallas Wings are so compelling.

Indiana Fever’s Stephanie White was not a happy manager coming out of the preseason clash against the Dallas Wings. The Wings defeated the Fever 95–80 on Thursday in a game where the usual offensive stars shone.

The Dallas Wings defeated the Indiana Fever, 95-80, during a preseason game on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The Indiana Fever brought in Stephanie White last year with the intention of having a coach who could potentially unlock Caitlin Clark’s full potential. Unfortunately, White did not have much of an opportunity to do so in 2025.

After Caitlin Clark's bumpy preseason debut, Fever's Stephanie White gives her true assessment on the star. In which year did Tamika Catchings win her last MVP award?

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White reveals her reaction to Caitlin Clark's rough preseason debut against the New York Liberty on Saturday.

Stephanie White has a lot riding on this season. The biggest fanbase in the league is expecting nothing less than a title after taking the Aces to Game 5 in the semifinal with a mashed-up squad last year.