Hey everyone! Today, we have a breaking news update. Stephanie White has finally spoken, and her recent interview is making waves among fans. To understand better, let’s take a look at the context that led to this situation.
Last year, Christy Sides was a favorite of many, but she had to leave early. Immediately, the leadership changed the whole situation: moving L. Dun to a higher position, then bringing in Kelly Crossov and Amber Cox, and appointing Stephanie White as head coach. Everything seemed to be going well… until this interview came out.
What fans were most worried about was that Stephanie White wanted to implement a Connecticut-style game with Caitlin Clark playing off-ball. Wait! Caitlin Clark is one of the best playmakers in the WNBA, a triple-double machine, and she’s playing without the ball? Isn’t this the approach that failed in the first half of last season?
Hopefully Stephanie White is just figuratively saying this, but if she is right, it sounds like disaster awaits next season. Now, let’s hear what she had to say.
*(Interview starts…)*
Stephanie White shared that the team’s goal is to build a team with depth and experience to support their star trio. She emphasized the role of finding an effective lineup, building cohesion, as well as how to deal with the season’s tough schedule.
Regarding Caitlin Clark, White acknowledged that Clark has gotten stronger since her rookie season, improving her physicality and ability to withstand contact. She also emphasized that Clark will need to improve her efficiency, reduce the number of times she loses the ball, and become a more complete player.
Notably, White mentioned moving Clark into a less possession-based role to lighten her load. This is controversial as Clark is one of the best playmakers in the league.
White also talked about how the team will adapt to the new style of play, improve their defense (something they were weak at last season) and make the most of their squad flexibility.
In short, Stephanie White’s comments may bring hope but also worry fans. What do you think about the direction the team is going? Leave a comment below!
