Stephanie White stays as Indiana Fever coach after false firing claim by Skip Bayless

Former sports commentator Skip Bayless posted on X that Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White had been fired and would be replaced by Iowa’s Jan Jensen, linking the rumor to recent on‑court clashes with star player Caitlin Clark. The claim originated from a low‑follower account and was quickly labeled false.

WNBA reporter Chloe Peterson of the Indianapolis Star debunked the story, confirming White remains the Fever’s head coach. Bayless later defended his tweet despite the correction. The incident followed a heated sideline argument between White and Clark during a loss to the Portland Fire, which had already sparked fan criticism of White’s handling of Clark.

The Fever’s coaching position remains unchanged, and the bogus report has been dismissed as misinformation.