History of Stephanie White in Timeline

Stephanie White is an American professional basketball coach, currently leading the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. Prior to this role, she coached the Connecticut Sun and the Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball team. She previously served as head coach of the Indiana Fever in 2015 and 2016. As a player, she was a standout intercollegiate athlete, winning the prestigious Wade Trophy in 1999, recognizing her as the nation's top female basketball player.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 20, 1977: Stephanie White Born

On June 20, 1977, Stephanie Joanne White, later known as Stephanie White-McCarty, was born. She is an American professional basketball coach and former player.

Others born on this day/year

1995: Indiana Miss Basketball, Gatorade National Player of the Year and 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: Jones Cup Team Silver Medal

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

1998: Marriage to Brent McCarty

In 1998, Stephanie White married her high school sweetheart, Brent McCarty.

December 15, 1999: Selected by Miami Sol

On December 15, 1999, Stephanie White was selected by the Miami Sol during the 2000 expansion draft.

1999: WNBA Career with 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 from Purdue

In 1999, Stephanie White earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Purdue University.

1999: Graduated from Purdue University

In 1999, Stephanie White graduated from Purdue University 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

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 while leading Purdue to the NCAA National Championship.

1999: Wade Trophy Winner

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

2000: Traded to the Indiana Fever

In 2000, Stephanie White was traded to the Indiana Fever in exchange for Sandy Brondello and a 2000 first-round draft pick.

2002: Divorce from Brent McCarty

In 2002, Stephanie White divorced Brent McCarty.

2002: Television Color Commentator

In 2002, Stephanie White sat out the season with 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 an assistant coach at Ball State.

2004: Retirement from WNBA

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

2004: WNBA Retirement

In 2004, Stephanie White retired from the WNBA after five years of playing.

2005: Assistant Coach at Kansas State

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

2006: Inducted into Purdue Athletics Hall of Fame

In 2006, Stephanie White was inducted into the Purdue Athletics Hall of Fame.

2007: Assistant Coach for the Chicago Sky

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

2007: College Basketball Analyst

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

2011: Birth of First Child

In 2011, Stephanie White gave birth to her first child with Michelle Fletcher.

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 head coach of the Fever after Lin Dunn retired.

2015: Came out as Lesbian

In 2015, Stephanie White came out as a lesbian and married Michelle Fletcher in California due to the same-sex marriage ban in Indiana at the time.

2015: WNBA Finals Appearance

In 2015, Stephanie White led the Indiana Fever to the WNBA Finals in her first season as head coach.

2015: Head Coach of Indiana Fever

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

May 23, 2016: Head Coaching Job for Vanderbilt

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

2016: Head Coach of Vanderbilt Commodores

In 2016, Stephanie White became the head coach of Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball team.

2016: Playoff Loss to the Phoenix Mercury

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.