Congratulations pour in for Fever coach after personal announcement

Stephanie White is now in her second season as the Indiana Fever’s head coach. After leading the squad to the Commissioner’s Cup title and a semifinal berth last year, more is expected from the former WNBA Coach of the Year now that she’s in her second season with the Fever.

White would be the first to admit that she would not have found the same level of success had it not been for her coaching staff. This consists of assistant coaches Briann January, Karima Christmas-Kelly and Austin Kelly. Keith Porter serves as the team’s player development coach.

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on the sideline against the Atlanta Dream. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Congratulations pour in for Indiana Fever assistant coaches

Karima Christmas-Kelly and Austin Kelly are husband and wife. They first met in 2007 as student athletes at Duke University. They wed in 2017.

The couple has one kid — a 2-year-old son named Zayn. The young boy is often around the team with his parents, and the players have formed quite a bond with him.

On Sunday, Karima and Austin officially announced that they’re having another baby. Karima posted a photo on Instagram proudly showing her baby bump.

“Bumpin’ Around w/ Bae ” she captioned her post.

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Players and fans alike quickly sent congratulatory messages via the comments section.

“Congratulations ” posted former Fever player Aerial Powers.

“YASSSS Congrats!!!!” said Minnesota Lynx guard Maya Caldwell.

“We love too seee ittttt ” reacted Indiana rookie Raven Johnson.

“” posted former Fever guard Shey Peddy.

“Congratulations ” a user commented.

“Congrats to you and soon to be big brother! (Go Fever!!) ” said another.

Karima, a former WNBA champion with the Fever, joined the team as a coach in 2023. Brian joined his wife on the squad in 2024 after he was hired by White. Brian served as an assistant coach under White during the latter’s stint with Vanderbilt University.

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