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 serving as the head coach of the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. She previously coached the Connecticut Sun and Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball team. Before Vanderbilt, she coached the Indiana Fever from 2015-2016. As a player, White won the Wade Trophy in 1999, recognizing her as the nation's top female basketball player.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1995: Indiana Miss Basketball, Gatorade National Player of the Year, USA Today National Player of the Year

In 1995, Stephanie White was named Indiana Miss Basketball, Gatorade National Player of the Year, and USA Today National Player of the Year.

1997: 1997 Jones Cup Team

In 1997, Stephanie White competed with USA Basketball as a member of the Jones Cup Team that won the silver medal in Taipei, averaging 10.3 points per game.

1999: WNBA Career with the Charlotte Sting

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

1999: NCAA Women's National Championship

In 1999, Stephanie White led Purdue University to the NCAA Women's National Championship in basketball.

1999: National College Player of the Year, Indiana NCAA Woman of the Year, Big Ten Conference Player of the Year

In 1999, Stephanie White was named National College Player of the Year, Indiana NCAA Woman of the Year, and Big Ten Conference Player of the Year, leading Purdue to the NCAA National Championship.

1999: Winner of Wade Trophy

In 1999, Stephanie White was named the winner of the Wade Trophy, an award recognizing the top female basketball player in the nation.

2002: Television 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 became the assistant coach at Ball State.

2004: Retired from the WNBA

After the 2004 season, Stephanie White retired from the WNBA.

2005: Assistant Coach at Kansas State

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

2007: Assistant Coach for the Chicago Sky

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

2007: College Basketball Analyst for ESPN and the Big Ten Network

Since 2007, Stephanie White has served as a college basketball analyst for ESPN and the Big Ten Network.

2011: Assistant Coach for the Indiana Fever

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

2014: Head Coach of the Fever

After Lin Dunn retired as head coach of the Fever after the 2014 season, Stephanie White became head coach.

2015: Head Coach of the Indiana Fever

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

May 23, 2016: Accepted head coaching job for the Vanderbilt Commodores

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

2016: Head Coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores

From 2016, Stephanie White served as head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball team.

2016: Playoffs for the 12th Consecutive Time

In 2016, Stephanie White's second season with the Fever, the team made it to the playoffs for the 12th consecutive time, but lost in the first round to the Phoenix Mercury.

April 6, 2021: Departure as coach of Vanderbilt

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

2021: Head Coach of Vanderbilt Commodores

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

2021: End of Tenure as Head Coach of Vanderbilt Commodores

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.

2023: Returned to coaching in the WNBA as head coach of the Connecticut Sun

In 2023, Stephanie White returned to coaching in the WNBA as head coach of the Connecticut Sun. The team had a 27-13 record and lost in the second round of the playoffs.

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. White was named WNBA Coach of the Year.