Stephanie White’s World Cup Coaching Journey
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Stephanie White's World Cup Coaching Journey
- Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White is serving as an assistant coach for the USA Women's National Team at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, which began on September 4, 2026.
- White, who was named the 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year, is part of a coaching staff led by Kara Lawson, alongside assistant coaches Natalie Nakase and Nate Tibbetts.
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Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White is currently an assistant coach for the USA Women’s National Team as they compete in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. The tournament runs from September 4-13, 2026. This marks a significant role for White, who made her USA Basketball coaching debut as a court coach for the Women’s National Team in November 2023. She also served as a court coach in December 2025 and April 2026 training camps, and was an assistant for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament.
White joins head coach Kara Lawson of Duke University, and fellow assistant coaches Natalie Nakase of the Golden State Valkyries and Nate Tibbetts of the Phoenix Mercury. Jose Fernandez and Tia Jackson are also serving as scout coaches for the team. The U.S. team is aiming for their fifth consecutive and 12th overall World Cup gold medal. Their group play schedule includes games against China on September 4, Italy on September 6, and Czechia on September 7.
White has an extensive coaching background, including leading the Indiana Fever to the WNBA Finals in her first season as head coach in 2015. She was also named the 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year after leading the Connecticut Sun to a 27-13 record. In July 2026, White was named WNBA Coach of the Month after leading the Fever to an 8-2 record, with the team setting a new league record for most consecutive 100+ point scoring games.