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3 hours ago
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Wayne High School graduate signs with WNBA team
A former Wayne High School standout has signed with a WNBA team. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Bree Hall has signed with the WNBA expansion team, Golden State Valkyries, according to a social media post. She played four years of college basketball at South Carolina, went to two Final Fours, and won two national championships. Advertisement TRENDING STORIES: Hall was drafted back in April by the Indiana Fever in the second round of the WNBA draft, but got waived before the preseason ended. She was on the bench and watched Golden State beat Indiana, 88-77, on Thursday night. Hall did not play. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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5 hours ago
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Caitlin Clark Sends Clear Message to Lexie Hull in New Post on Wednesday
Caitlin Clark Sends Clear Message to Lexie Hull in New Post on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. While much of the spotlight on the Indiana Fever centers around superstar Caitlin Clark, several other players have been stepping up in big ways. Indiana enters its upcoming road trip, starting Thursday against the Golden State Valkyries, riding a two-game win streak. Advertisement One of the more under-the-radar contributors has been Lexie Hull. In Tuesday's 88-71 win over the Connecticut Sun, Hull scored eight points, grabbed three rebounds and posted an impressive +29 plus-minus in her 31 minutes on the floor. Hull, who continues to grow in popularity with teammates and fans, shared her latest tunnel walk outfit, a trend that's gaining traction in the WNBA: 'Successful business trip ✔️ Shoutout @athleta x @azsn_studio for styling me for a tunnel look this season. Athleta's Apero Mesh Tank & Transcend Scoop Bra paired perfectly with this skirt set from @ It's giving corporate 🔥' What caught many eyes wasn't just the look, but Caitlin Clark's reaction. Clark chimed in with a simple, enthusiastic reply: Advertisement 'Love love love.' Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) © Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Hull has been with the Fever since being selected sixth overall in the 2022 WNBA draft after a standout career with the Stanford Cardinal. She played a key role this offseason in the Unrivaled league, where she helped her team capture the championship. So far this season, the 25-year-old is averaging 9.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. She was especially effective in Saturday's win over New York, scoring 14 points in 34 minutes. The Fever now prepare for a stretch of three straight road games: Thursday at Golden State, Sunday at the Las Vegas Aces and Tuesday at the Seattle Storm. They return home on June 26. Advertisement Related: WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Had Two Words for Caitlin Clark on Tuesday Related: Paige Bueckers Gets Major Boost Before Golden State Valkyries Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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6 hours ago
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Valkyries rally past Caitlin Clark, Fever for 88-77 win
Kayla Thornton hit two key 3-pointers over the final 4:57 and scored 16 points to go with six rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries rallied past Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 88-77 on Thursday night. Clark had 11 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and her layup with 4:12 remaining pulled Indiana within two points — but Golden State had an answer to each threat. A raucous crowd roared as the Valkyries (6-6) sold out their sixth straight home game to start the season, a matchup circled on the calendar for the expansion franchise from the day the schedule was released. Monique Billings rebounded her own missed 3 and scored with 3:24 left. Veronica Burton hit a 3 from the top of the arc with 5:49 to play, helping spark the comeback, then scored again in the closing minute. Tiffany Hayes made a go-ahead layup with 8 minutes left on the way to 14 points and Chloe Bibby scored the next time down off Hayes' baseball pass to put Golden State up 64-61. Aliyah Boston had 17 points and 12 rebounds on a night Clark struggled to find her shooting touch and finished 3 for 14 and 0 of 7 on 3s. Clark missed her initial six shots before a layup at the 4:12 mark of the second quarter. Boston beat the halftime buzzer with a 3 to put the Fever ahead 44-38 at the break. Golden State ran out to a 7-2 lead and Indiana called a timeout, then answered with a 14-0 burst as the Valkyries went 6:20 without scoring and missed 13 straight shots. There were no skirmishes this time two days after the Fever's 88-71 home win against Connecticut featured three late ejections and further discipline. Clark's old Iowa teammate, Kate Martin, contributed nine points and five rebounds off the bench a night after they went to dinner in San Francisco. Fever coach Stephanie White missed the game for personal reasons and Austin Kelly filled in as acting head coach. Up next The Fever visit the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, while the Valkyries will host Connecticut on Sunday.
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Caitlin Clark Reveals Her Issue With Kate Martin and Valkyries' Games
Caitlin Clark Reveals Her Issue With Kate Martin and Valkyries' Games originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Caitlin Clark had the chance to play alongside Kate Martin for four years during their time together with the Iowa Hawkeyes. On Thursday night, they go to battle on the court as the Golden State Valkyries host the Indiana Fever at Chase Center. Advertisement Despite being on opposing teams, however, Clark and Martin have remained close friends. On Thursday, ahead of the game, Clark revealed that she's been supporting Martin in her first year with the Valkyries following her former teammate's offseason move from the Las Vegas Aces. Clark admitted, though, that she isn't able to watch her friend play as much as she would like. "Yeah, it's obviously been incredible," she said of the Valkyries' impact in their inaugural season. "It's just really good not only for women's basketball but for women's sports and the way they've been able to support it. "Obviously, one of my good friends plays there, too, so I watch quite a few of their games, most that I can. It's sometimes a little too late for me. I only catch sometimes just the first half. But it's great to see." Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark and teammate Kate Watson / IndyStar / USA TODAY Network As Clark said, Golden State's game schedules are an issue for her. So much so that she even has to tune out of games at halftime to get her rest. Advertisement Thursday, for instance, is a late tip-off from Chase Center. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET, which is probably close to bedtime already for Clark if she were back in Indianapolis. The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, though, went on to heap praise on the Valkyries supporters and how much energy they've brought during games. Be that as it may, all the pleasantries will be set aside on Thursday night, with Clark on a mission to hand the Valkyries a loss on their home court and in front of their passionate fans. Related: WNBA Issues Statement on Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin Before Fever-Valkyries Game Related: Indiana Fever React to Caitlin Clark's Outfit for Valkyries Game Related: Caitlin Clark Makes Admission on Conflict During Fever-Valkyries Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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7 hours ago
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Indiana Fever Assistant Issues Statement on Stephanie White's Sudden Absence
Indiana Fever Assistant Issues Statement on Stephanie White's Sudden Absence originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever were dealt a significant blow ahead of their game against the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday. This came in the form of head coach Stephanie White having to leave the team to deal with a personal matter, which means that she won't be able to coach the Fever in Thursday's contest. Advertisement Stepping in for White is assistant coach Austin Kelly, who addressed the issue during his pregame press conference. Kelly, however, did not provide any details on White's situation, instead opting to focus on how the Fever are reacting to the sudden turn of events. "Steph's got some personal stuff going on," Kelly said. "... It's kinda business as usual. (I'm) just stepping in. Same message. Our team understands that." Kelly made it clear, however, that despite White's absence, the team has kept its eye on the goal. "This group's focused," he said. "We're refocused. It's our first West Coast trip of the year. We're focused on Golden State right now, and come to play, we're ready." The Fever did not reveal the nature of White's personal leave. However, this is not the first time that White has missed a game due to personal reasons. The first-year Fever shot-caller was also unable to coach her team on June 7 in their game against the Chicago Sky. Advertisement It is worth noting that White's partner, ESPN sportscaster Lisa Salters, has also already missed three games of the NBA Finals due to a "personal matter." Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White watches the action during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Washington Smth- INDIANAPOLIS STAR-Imagn Images It remains unclear at this point if White will be able to rejoin the team ahead of their game against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday. Related: Indiana Fever React to Caitlin Clark's Outfit for Valkyries Game Related: Fever Coach Stephanie White Reveals Concerning Update on Tuesday Related: WNBA Issues Statement on Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin Before Fever-Valkyries Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
