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Stephen A. Smith rips Fever coach Stephanie White as drama lingers: ‘They’re booing you’

Fever fans' boos of coach Stephanie White have sparked a firestorm of criticism from sports analysts and players alike.

By · Published August 13, 2026  22:36 UTC · Updated August 16, 2026  01:34 UTC

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The story of Fever coach Stephanie White being booed by home fans drew attention from players and commentators. The coverage quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: Fever fans' boos of coach Stephanie White have sparked a firestorm of criticism from sports analysts and players alike.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The WNBA is grappling with a public relations crisis today, as fans' boos of Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White have sparked a wave of criticism from sports analysts and players. The controversy erupted after White's response to a foul by DiJonai Carrington. The boos were first reported by ESPN and Newsday, which noted that Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston and Kelly Mitchell were disappointed by the fans' reaction.

The criticism escalated when Stephen A. Smith issued a public warning to the WNBA and roasted White on Fox News and the New York Post. Smith's comments have added fuel to the fire, with the Yahoo Sports article noting his public warning to the WNBA.

The open question is how the WNBA and the Fever organization will address the fans' behavior and the ensuing criticism.

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Who is Stephanie White?

Stephanie White is the head coach of the Indiana Fever in the WNBA.

What sparked the controversy?

The controversy began when fans booed Fever coach Stephanie White during a game. The boos were reportedly in response to White's handling of a foul by DiJonai Carrington.

What has been the reaction to the boos?

The reaction has been swift and critical. Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston and Kelly Mitchell expressed disappointment. Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith has been particularly vocal in his criticism, issuing a public warning to the WNBA and questioning White's coaching abilities.

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