Fevers head coaching situation means more to Liberty than anyone

No other WNBA team should monitor the situation unfolding in Indiana more closely than the Liberty, who are searching for their third coach in three years. After a chaotic season ensnared in off-court drama, Stephanie White said she hoped to return to Indiana next summer as the Fever’s head coach.  Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA.At the same time, though, White also acknowledged that the decision is ultimately not hers. “I feel support from the organization — no doubt about that,” White said during her Oct.

3 exit interview.“At the end of the day, it’s their decision about whether I return or not.

I’d love the opportunity.I love this franchise.

I have always felt support from this franchise, and I hope to continue to be the coach.” In the weeks since, White’s future has become even cloudier as the Fever undergo a regime change. Team president Kelly Krauskopf announced she was stepping down from her role Oct.23.

Hours later, the Fever fired general manager and chief operating officer Amber Cox. The search for their replacements remains ongoing. White, who is from Indiana, is under contract for next season.But it’s not unheard of for a new general manager to bring in their own people. If the Fever decide to go in a different direction, the Liberty should be ready to make the call. White boasts the pedigree, winning résumé and tactical excellence that could put the Liberty back in championship contention after another lackluster season. The Liberty replaced Sandy Brondello with longtime Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco a year ago.

DeMarco didn’t have a background in women’s basketball. There won’t be that learning curve with White, who has more than two decades of coaching experience in college and the WNBA. White has spent a combined 14 years in the WNBA, including seven as a head coach.She stepped away from the p...