Fever coach Stephanie White avoided making any firm commitment about Caitlin Clark’s return this season, even after a record night from Kelsey Mitchell. Mitchell poured in 38 points — matching her career high — to fuel Indiana’s dramatic 21-point comeback win over the Connecticut Sun in overtime.
The victory was crucial, as the Fever continue to push forward without Clark, their franchise star. When asked if she expected Clark back before the regular season ends, White responded, “that’s the hope,” according to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. She stopped short of confirming anything definitive, prompting frustration among some fans online who criticized her lack of clarity.
Clark herself recently addressed the pressure she feels to get back on the court. Speaking on Sue Bird’s Bird’s Eye View podcast, she admitted it’s difficult to balance her responsibility to fans with her need to fully recover. She emphasized that while her popularity isn’t at risk, she still wants to return to give supporters something to cheer for, noting how much people invest to watch her and the team play.
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