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Stephanie White: she hopes to stay as Indiana Fever coach, but 'it's their decision,' GM offers no clear answer

Sports Illustrated reports Stephanie White said she feels organizational support and hopes to remain Indiana Fever head coach, but that the decision is up to the organization. GM Amber Cox said the front office and coaching staff will meet to address team needs and offered no definitive answer on White's future.

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According to Sports Illustrated, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White told reporters she feels support from the organization and hopes to continue as coach, but said whether she returns is "the organization's decision." The article notes White made the comments in the wake of the Fever's season-ending loss in the first round to the defending champions.

Sports Illustrated also reports Fever general manager Amber Cox said the front office and coaching staff "will get back in the room" to address areas needing improvement and that the process includes White and the coaching staff. Cox reiterated the franchise's expectation of a championship, said the team did not meet that standard, and gave no clear indication about White's return; the organization will have months to decide.

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