# Stephanie White Sees Caitlin Clark Confidence Growth

> Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White says Caitlin Clark's World Cup confidence boost could help Fever in WNBA playoffs.
- Title: Stephanie White Sees Caitlin Clark Confidence Growth
- Summary: Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White says Caitlin Clark's World Cup confidence boost could help Fever in WNBA playoffs. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White…
- Keywords: stephanie white, caitlin clark, indiana fever, wnba, fiba world cup, world cup, playoffs, confidence, sports, Stephanie, White, Sees
- Source: Indiana Fever On SI — https://si.com/wnba/fever/stephanie-white-sees-caitlin-clark-confidence-growth-that-could-boost-fever
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:37:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: stephanie white, caitlin clark, indiana fever, wnba, fiba world cup, world cup, playoffs, confidence, sports
## Stephanie White
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White watched Caitlin Clark compete in FIBA World Cup from bench as Team USA's assistant coach.
## Clark's World Cup Impact
White said Clark changed the game with her pace and made young players look different during tournament.
## Learning from Veterans
Clark learned FIBA and Olympic play differs from WNBA, growing confidence through watching veterans.
## Confidence Growth
Clark's confidence grew as tournament progressed, including a momentum-changing shot against France.
## World Cup Confidence
Clark's World Cup confidence comes from adapting to different games without scoring.
## Playoff Impact
Clark's growth could boost Fever in WNBA playoffs as teams try new ways to contain her.
## Key takeaway

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White believes Caitlin Clark's World Cup experience builds confidence that will help her team in WNBA playoffs.