Overview
- Lexie Hull said opponents privately talk about not letting the Fever win and described a "level of jealousy" over the attention Clark brings.
- Sophie Cunningham echoed that Indiana is "circled on everybody's schedule," saying the group relies on its locker room unity.
- Kelsey Mitchell praised Clark's team-first approach, noting she was "never bigger than the program" and kept the same passion even when sidelined.
- Head coach Stephanie White stressed a cautious, long-term plan for Clark's recovery, prioritizing her full health before any return.
- Indiana set a franchise record with 24 regular-season wins and pushed the eventual champion Aces to a Game 5 in the semifinals, and players and reporters expect a healthy Clark could make the Fever title contenders in 2026.