History of Stephanie White in Timeline
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.
3 hours ago : Stephanie White's player suspended; Angel Reese makes WNBA history against Caitlin Clark.
Stephanie White's player faced temporary WNBA suspension due to overseas commitments. Angel Reese achieved WNBA history against Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever during Saturday's game, marking a significant milestone.
June 20, 1977: Stephanie White Born
On June 20, 1977, Stephanie Joanne White (formerly Stephanie White-McCarty) was born.
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.
1998: Married Brent McCarty
In 1998, Stephanie White married Brent McCarty.
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: Bachelor's Degree in Communications
In 1999, Stephanie White earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Purdue.
1999: General Communications Major Graduate
In 1999, Stephanie White graduated with a general communications major.
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.
2002: Divorced Brent McCarty
In 2002, Stephanie White divorced Brent McCarty.
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.
January 2021: Season shortened at Vanderbilt
In January 2021, Stephanie White's fifth season at Vanderbilt was shortened due to COVID-19 concerns, injuries, and a depleted roster.
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.
2024: Head Coach of the Connecticut Sun
In the 2024 season, Stephanie White was the head coach of the WNBA Connecticut Sun.
2024: Rejoined the Fever as head coach
Stephanie White rejoined the Fever as head coach in 2024.
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