Stephanie White Emphasizes That Kelsey Mitchell Remains The Focal Point For The Fever

The Indiana Fever recently made a remarkable run to the WNBA playoff semifinals, where they faced off against the Las Vegas Aces, the eventual champions. Despite being without star Caitlin Clark for most of the season, players like Sophie Cunningham and the determined Kelsey Mitchell put forth a valiant effort, losing the decisive Game 5 in overtime, 107-98. This performance stands out, especially given that the Aces had previously swept a healthy Phoenix Mercury team in the finals.Fever head coach Stephanie White emphasized Mitchell's significance, stating, "We want to continue to build around her. She is absolutely the number one priority." As the team approaches free agency, White reiterated the importance of retaining Mitchell, who has showcased her competitiveness and resilience throughout her career. With the emergence of Mitchell and 2023’s No. 1 overall pick Aliyah Boston as key players, the Fever is poised to prioritize offensive cohesion moving forward. Mitchell’s impressive statistics of 20.2 points and First-team All-WNBA recognition further solidify her status.

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