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Indiana Fever to Face Chicago Sky Without Caitlin Clark or Stephanie White

Austin Kelly will lead the Fever in Chicago with two key figures sidelined.

Jun 3, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White watches the action during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Mandatory Credit:  Grace Smth- INDIANAPOLIS STAR-Imagn Images
Indiana Fever guardsCaitlin Clark and Lexie Hull.
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Indiana Fever’s Lexie Hull (10) and Caitlin Clark (22).

Overview

  • Caitlin Clark is out of Monday’s game due to a left quad strain sustained earlier Friday.
  • Head coach Stephanie White has taken personal leave and will not travel with the team to Chicago, with her status for future games undecided.
  • First assistant coach Austin Kelly will serve as acting head coach for the matchup against the Sky.
  • Assistant coaches Karima Christmas-Kelly and Briann January will support Kelly’s interim leadership on the bench.
  • The Fever’s depth and strategic adaptability will face a stern test against Angel Reese and the Sky without their usual on-court and sideline leaders.