Fever guard Lexie Hull announces personal news amid WNBA season

Lexie Hull is now in her fifth season in the WNBA, all of which have been played with the Indiana Fever.

The 26-year-old first entered the league in 2022 as the sixth overall pick in the draft. The Fever used their first-round pick on the 6-foot-2 guard after a successful college stint with the Stanford Cardinal.

Hull has started 20 out of Indiana’s 23 games this season. She is currently averaging 6.1 points and 3.5 rebounds in 20.1 minutes per contest.

What Hull brings to the table for her team goes far beyond the box score. Apart from being a veteran leader on the squad, Hull is also considered one of, if not the best defender on the Fever.

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) warms up.

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull shares exciting news

Hull has gained considerable fame during her time with the Fever. Much like most players on the roster, the Spokane, Washington, native has also benefited from the Caitlin Clark effect.

On Monday, Hull took to social media to share some personal news. The Indianapolis Indians, a professional Triple-A Minor League baseball team, will honor her during one of their games next month.

“Hi, it’s Lexie Hull,” she said in her announcement video posted by the Indians on Instagram. “Come on out to Lexie Hole Night at Victory Field on August 27th. I’ll be signing autographs, throwing out the first pitch, and there will be plenty of other fun surprises. So I hope to see you there.”

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The Indians will host the Columbus Clippers on Lexie Hull night, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. ET.

As for her basketball, Hull will be back on the court with the Fever on Wednesday for a home matchup against the Golden State Valkyries. Indiana is coming off a massive win over the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, and they will be looking to make it back-to-back victories come Wednesday.