Fever President Makes Big Announcement Before New WNBA Season
The Indiana Fever finished the 2024 regular season with a .500 record of 20-20, securing their first playoff berth since 2016 and marking their highest win total in nine years.
Head coach Christie Sides led the team to third place in the Eastern Conference but was relieved of her duties after the season, closing her tenure at 33-47 overall.
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The Fever enter 2025 under new head coach Stephanie White, who returns to Indianapolis after coaching the franchise in 2015-16.
During the off-season, they added veterans DeWanna Bonner (six-time All-Star) and Natasha Howard (three-time champion) to support Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell.
While the team prepares for its season opener on Saturday, Fever President Kelly Krauskopf announced that Old National Bank has become the team's official bank partner starting with the 2025 campaign, per Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
Under the multi-year agreement, Old National Bank branding will appear across games broadcast on the Old National Bank Radio Network (93.5/107.5 The Fan).
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The organizations will also co-host community initiatives, including a Fan Appreciation Night presented by Old National Bank on September 9 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
On the court, the Fever are tied for second-best odds to win the Finals, thanks in large part to Clark, the 2024 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year.
Clark led all rookies (and the entire league) in assists with 8.4 per game, while averaging 19.2 points and 5.7 rebounds over 40 games.
Beyond the court, the "Caitlin Clark effect" fueled record TV ratings and drew franchise-high average attendance records.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
As the Fever prepare to tip off on Saturday against the Chicago Sky, they carry the momentum of a record-setting rookie, a revamped roster, and renewed community partnerships.
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Fans, media, and analysts alike will be watching to see whether this combination can propel Indiana from playoff returnees to genuine title contenders in 2025.
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