The Indiana Fever have taken steps to strengthen their roster as star player Caitlin Clark continues to recover from injury. On Friday, the Fever signed experienced Australian forward Chloe Bibby to a seven-day contract to provide added depth during Clark’s absence.
Chloe Bibby, 27, is a basketball veteran, despite limited exposure in the WNBA. She previously played for the Golden State Valkyries, scoring 32 points across five games in her debut season. Although her WNBA tenure is brief, Bibby has an extensive professional career overseas and considerable international success.
Chloe Bibby’s International Success and Overseas Achievements
Bibby recently played a key role in Australia’s national team, the Australia Opals, leading them to a gold medal at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup. The Opals had earlier earned a bronze medal at the 2022 FIBA World Cup held in Sydney, with Bibby contributing significantly.
“Earlier this month, Bibby helped lead her national team, the Australia Opals, to a gold medal in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia World Cup. Two years prior, Bibby also guided the Opals to a bronze medal in the 2022 FIBA World Cup in Sydney,”
the team shared in their announcement.
In addition to her national team success, Bibby has demonstrated her talent in Europe. She was named the Most Valuable Player in the Polish League during the 2023-24 season while playing for AZS AJP Gorzow Wielkopolski. Following that, she earned MVP honors in Spain’s Liga Femenina de Baloncesto with Spar Girona in the 2024-25 season.
“Bibby also has extensive overseas experience, including being named the Polish League MVP while with the AZS AJP Gorzow Wielkopolski in the 2023-24 season, and MVP of the Liga Femenina de Baloncesto in Spain with the Spar Girona in the 2024-25 season.”
WNBA Fans and Analysts React to the Signing
The signing of Chloe Bibby received mostly positive feedback from the WNBA community, though some see it more as a trial period rather than a permanent roster addition. Fans have commented on her potential and previous performances.
“Chloe is fantastic, I’ve been following her since she was like 19 playing for Australia’s national team. She just hasn’t been able to explode yet,”
one user wrote on social media.
Another fan analyzed her playing time and statistics with the Valkyries, noting that while she did not have major court time, Bibby showed promise as a bench contributor.
“A good signing for some front court depth. Chloe wasn’t really going to get much playing time with the Valkyries. She only averaged like 13.2 minutes per game. Chloe averaged 6.4 pts & 2.8 rebounds over 5 games with Golden St plus nearly an assist and steal per game as well. Good but not spectacular bench production. I think she could be a good fit with Boston and Howard,”
the comment read.
Observers also noted that the Fever’s move to sign Bibby likely signals dissatisfaction with current players’ performances.
“This was the one player who I liked and wanted us to pick up. Unfortunately, this is a direct response to the lack of production we’ve gotten from Dantas. Her 2 mins last night was a good indicator that she’s falling out of the rotation, so our FO signed a stretch big. Smart,”
another fan commented.
Caitlin Clark’s Current Status and Impact on the Team
Despite her injury, Caitlin Clark has shown resilience on the court, continuing to perform at a high level for the Fever. Recently, she played through an ear injury and scored 30 points in a win, demonstrating her critical role in the team’s offense. The Fever are relying on Clark to recover fully while managing their roster depth in the meantime.
What Chloe Bibby’s Arrival Could Mean for the Indiana Fever
Chloe Bibby’s addition provides Indiana with immediate frontcourt support during a challenging period without Caitlin Clark at full strength. Although on a short-term contract, her extensive international experience and professional achievements suggest she could offer valuable contributions in both offense and defense. Bibby’s presence also gives the Fever flexibility to manage minutes across their rotation while assessing recovery timelines for Clark.
As the team navigates Clark’s injury situation, fans and analysts alike will be watching to see if Bibby can translate her overseas success into impactful performances at the WNBA level. Her seven-day contract presents a unique opportunity to prove her value and potentially earn a longer stay with the Fever, a team keen to maintain competitiveness during this transitional phase.