Let’s be honest — something doesn’t add up.
Despite a stacked roster, a superstar rookie, and one of the most exciting rebuilds in years, the Indiana Fever still aren’t getting the respect they deserve from WNBA media outlets. And fans? They’ve had enough.

A Rebuilt Roster. A Recharged Energy. Still No Respect?

Coming into the 2025 season, the Fever are a completely new team — both on the court and off. With Caitlin Clark, arguably the most hyped rookie in league history, joining a core that already includes Aliyah Boston, NaLyssa Smith, Kelsey Mitchell, and veteran leader Sydney Colson, Indiana isn’t just rebuilding — they’re reloading.

But if you tuned into recent preseason coverage, you’d think this team was barely worth a mention. Major sports outlets are barely featuring them in playoff predictions, and some analysts are still labeling the Fever as a “developmental project” — despite the undeniable talent and chemistry already on display.

“The disrespect is wild,” one fan wrote on X.
“You have TWO No.1 overall picks, a rising star in Smith, and Caitlin Clark, and y’all talking about ‘maybe fighting for 8th’? Nah.”

Downplaying Caitlin Clark? Say What?

Perhaps the most glaring slight has been the cautious — and sometimes downright dismissive — tone around Caitlin Clark’s transition to the W.
Instead of celebrating what she brings to the league — elite range, vision, swagger, and massive fan interest — some analysts have framed her as “unproven,” “overhyped,” or “not ready for real pros.”

Excuse me?

This is a player who dominated college basketball, redefined viewership numbers, and plays with more composure than most veterans. She’s already showing flashes of brilliance in training camp and preseason. Yet, somehow, some media personalities act like she’s a liability rather than an asset.

“You’d think she was drafted in the second round the way they’re talking,” one WNBA podcast host said bluntly.
“The girl pulled 10 million viewers in college. Show some respect.”

The Fever Deserve More Than Token Coverage

Let’s not pretend this is a “Caitlin-only” team either.
Aliyah Boston is a former Rookie of the Year. Kelsey Mitchell has been one of the top scorers in the league. NaLyssa Smith is a walking double-double. Add in Colson’s leadership, plus improved depth across the board — this isn’t a team just trying to “learn.” They’re trying to win.

And yet? Limited feature articles. Few national spotlights. No major media campaigns hyping their potential. It’s like some outlets still think of the Fever as a team to “check back on in two years.”

Not anymore.

Fans Are Fighting Back

Fever Nation isn’t staying quiet. From Reddit threads to Twitter rants to YouTube reactions, fans are calling out the lack of coverage — and creating their own.

“We’ll make the noise ourselves,” said one Fever fan account with 80K followers.
“If the media won’t shine a light on us, we’ll build our own damn spotlight.”

And honestly? That’s the energy this team brings too. Grit. Passion. And a desire to prove everyone wrong.

Bottom Line? Stop Sleeping on Indiana.

The WNBA media better wake up — because the “New Look” Fever are real.
They’re young. They’re deep. They’re hungry. And they’ve got one of the most exciting rookies in league history. If you’re still treating them like an afterthought?

You’re the one that’s out of touch.