Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Stephanie White

How Stephanie White built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Stephanie White is an American professional basketball coach and former player, currently the head coach of the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. She previously coached the Connecticut Sun and Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball team. White also served as head coach for the Indiana Fever in 2015 and 2016. As a player, she received the Wade Trophy in 1999, recognizing her as the top female basketball player in the nation.

Sections (2)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1999: WNBA career with the Charlotte Sting

Stephanie White began her five-year WNBA career in 1999 with the Charlotte Sting, using her married name, Stephanie White-McCarty.

2002: Color Commentator and Sideline Reporter

During the 2002 season, Stephanie White sat out due to an injury and worked as a television color commentator and sideline reporter during Fever Games.

2003: Assistant Coach at Ball State

In 2003, Stephanie White was the assistant coach at Ball State, continuing until 2004.

2004: Retirement from WNBA and Assistant Coach at Ball State

After the 2004 season, Stephanie White retired from the WNBA and became the assistant coach at Ball State.

2005: Assistant Coach at Kansas State

In 2005, Stephanie White became an assistant coach at Kansas State.

2007: Assistant Coach for Chicago Sky

In 2007, Stephanie White joined the Chicago Sky as an assistant coach.

2007: College Basketball Analyst for ESPN and Big Ten Network

Since 2007, Stephanie White has served as a college basketball analyst for ESPN and the Big Ten Network, including studio work and co-hosting coverage of the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament.

2011: Assistant Coach for Indiana Fever

In 2011, Stephanie White returned to the Indiana Fever as an assistant coach.

2014: Head Coach of the Fever

In 2014, Stephanie White became the head coach of the Fever after Lin Dunn retired.

2015: Head Coach of the Indiana Fever

In 2015, Stephanie White was the head coach of the WNBA Indiana Fever.

May 23, 2016: Accepted Head Coaching Job for Vanderbilt Commodores

On May 23, 2016, Stephanie White accepted the head coaching job for the Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball team, completing the 2016 season with the Fever.

2016: Head Coach of Vanderbilt Commodores

From 2016, Stephanie White served as head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores.

2016: Playoff Appearance

In 2016, Stephanie White's second season as head coach, the Fever made it to the playoffs for the 12th consecutive time, finishing with a 17-17 record and losing in the first round to the Phoenix Mercury.

April 6, 2021: Departure from Vanderbilt

On April 6, 2021, it was announced that Stephanie White would not be returning as coach for Vanderbilt.

2021: Coaching role at Vanderbilt concluded

Stephanie White remained head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball team until 2021.

2021: End of Vanderbilt Coaching Position

Stephanie White served as head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores until 2021.

2023: Head Coach of the Connecticut Sun

In 2023, Stephanie White became the head coach of the WNBA Connecticut Sun.

October 28, 2024: Parted ways with the Sun

On October 28, 2024, Stephanie White and the Connecticut Sun parted ways following two consecutive playoff semifinals appearances. Stephanie White was named WNBA Coach of the Year.