Indiana Fever acting head coach breaks silence on Stephanie White's abrupt absence

Indiana Fever first assistant Austin Kelly addressed Stephanie White's absence before Saturday's game against the Chicago Sky , as he stepped up as acting head coach.

The Fever were already without Caitlin Clark for Saturday's game, after she suffered a quadriceps injury against the New York Liberty on May 24. However, coach White missed Friday's practice due to personal reasons , and it was confirmed Saturday morning that she would also sit out of the primetime game against Chicago.

As a result, first assistant Kelly assumed her role, with assistants Karima Christmas-Kelly and Briann January also stepping up elsewhere. Ahead of tip-off, Kelly gave an update regarding White's situation and when she may return to her head coaching duties.

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"I think that's another situation where we will see tonight, after this one is done," Kelly told reporters. "We've been in communication. We have her in our thoughts, let her know that we have her back. But I think we will know more after this."

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