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Lieutenant Governor Calls for Stephanie White’s Firing After Booing

8/14/2026

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Stephanie White Booed

Fans in Indianapolis booed Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White at her August 11, 2026 introduction before the game against the New York Liberty.
All-Star forward Aliyah Boston and guard Kelsey Mitchell said the boos were disrespectful, hurt their feelings, and pledged support for Stephanie White.
Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith used his social-media account to call for Stephanie White’s firing after the controversy.

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White Defends Call

Coach Stephanie White said she did not see the foul.
She said the foul on Sophie Cunningham was the right call, noting Carrington did not intend to target Cunningham’s neck.
White emphasized health and safety, noting she coached Carrington with the Connecticut Sun in 2024.
Carrington posted “WHITE PRIVILEGE @indianafever” on Threads following her ejection, which remained unclear.
The Fever host Dallas Wings with rookie Paige Bueckers on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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Stephanie White Booed

Fans in Indianapolis booed Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White at her August 11, 2026 introduction before the game against the New York Liberty.
All-Star forward Aliyah Boston and guard Kelsey Mitchell said the boos were disrespectful, hurt their feelings, and pledged support for Stephanie White.
Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith used his social-media account to call for Stephanie White’s firing after the controversy.

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