The Fever had a challenging season in 2022, only managing to win five games, but that led them to the top pick in the 2023 WNBA draft. Impressively, the team has accumulated a total of six first-round picks during the past three years.
While Indiana faced difficulties across the board last season, finishing last in both offensive and defensive ratings, there were indeed bright spots for the Fever.
Kelsey Mitchell played a significant role for the Fever, and as she enters her sixth season with Indiana, she is surrounded by a promising young team. Among them is NaLyssa Smith, who proved herself in her rookie season, starting 32 games. The roster also boasts several rookies, including the No. 1 overall pick Aliyah Boston. Interestingly, the team only has two players with more than five years of WNBA experience — Mitchell and the offseason addition, Erica Wheeler.
As one of the youngest teams in the league, the Fever are…
