INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever will celebrate Lin Dunn, the franchise’s winningest coach and a pioneer in women’s basketball, as the first recipient of the team’s new Inspiring Women Award during Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Dunn will be recognized at halftime as part of Inspiring Women Night, presented by TELETIES. In honor of her influence on the sport and the lives she’s touched, the award will be renamed the Lin Dunn Inspiring Women Award going forward. “I’m deeply honored to receive this award and be recognized by an organization that means so much to me,” said Dunn, now serving as the Fever’s senior advisor. “Having the award bear my name is truly humbling, and I hope it continues to highlight women making extraordinary contributions in our communities and beyond.”
A Hall of Fame coach with over 55 years in collegiate and professional sports, Dunn has been a trailblazer in creating opportunities for women, from the sidelines to the front office. She guided the Fever to their only WNBA championship in 2012 as head coach, and later, as general manager, drafted key stars including Lexie Hull (2022), Aliyah Boston (2023), and Caitlin Clark (2024). Fever Team President Kelly Krauskopf, who hired Dunn in 2008, praised her as the embodiment of resilience, leadership, and dedication to uplifting others.
TELETIES, a woman-owned brand specializing in premium hair accessories, sponsors the event to honor women making meaningful change. “Lin Dunn’s strength, vision, and passion perfectly reflect our values,” said Alyssa Brown, TELETIES’ vice president of marketing. “We’re proud to spotlight her remarkable impact on and off the court.”
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