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Aliyah Boston branded fan booing as "annoying and disrespectful" as Indiana Fever players closed ranks around head coach Stephanie White following a controversy involving a Flagrant 2 foul call.
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Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White found herself in the firing line after telling reporters she hadn't witnessed the Flagrant 2 foul committed by Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington on Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. The remark sparked fury among fans and pundits alike - and things boiled over when some supporters booed White during pregame introductions ahead of a match against the New York Liberty.
Centre Aliyah Boston didn't mince words, calling the reception "annoying and disrespectful" and insisting the squad remains fully behind White. Guard Kelsey Mitchell echoed that sentiment, with both players stressing their commitment to the team's goals.
Cunningham herself stepped up to defend her coach, explaining that White simply hadn't seen the clip of the foul when she initially commented. "Our locker room in there, it's tight, and we have each other's backs," Cunningham said.
The Fever silenced the noise in emphatic fashion, dismantling the Liberty with a well-rounded offensive display. Under White's stewardship, Indiana hold a 21-12 record in 2026 and are on course to post the most efficient offence in WNBA history, averaging 117.1 points per 100 possessions.
For a team performing at historic levels, the brief internal storm appears to have only strengthened their resolve.
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