On July 25, the Indiana Fever signed Australian forward Chloe Bibby to a seven-day contract, following recent roster adjustments that included waiving DeWanna Bonner. This move aims to enhance the team’s offensive versatility as they enter the next phase of the season.
Bibby, age 27, played earlier this year with the Golden State Valkyries, averaging 6.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per game over five matches. Notably, her highest scoring performance this season came against the Fever on June 19, when she scored 12 points in 24 minutes.
Coach Stephanie White Highlights Bibby’s Role and Strengths
After practice on July 26, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White addressed the media, expressing optimism about how Bibby fits with the current lineup. White emphasized that Bibby’s ability to stretch the floor and create shooting opportunities would complement star player Aliyah Boston inside the paint.
I mean, her ability to stretch the floor, to be a shot maker, to create some space on the interior for for [Aliyah Boston[, her size, certainly as well, are all things that we liked,
White commented, as reported by Tony East.
The coach also noted Bibby’s quick adaptation to the team system, observing,
Now we get an opportunity to see. She came in, she studied the offense, and she has bene really good.
Regarding the challenge of integrating Bibby midseason, White admitted it was always difficult but believed that Bibby’s position and role would minimize complexity.
Yeah, it’s a challenge always, any time you’re integrating. But I think at the position that she’ll play for us, really being somebody that’s middle of the floor, stretching the floor, there’s not a lot of nuance to how we’ll use her.
White concluded by explaining that the coaching staff would simplify the offensive playbook for Bibby to maximize her impact alongside Boston.
We’ll shorten the playbook a little bit, make it specific to the ways that we can continue to stretch the floor when we put her on the floor with [Boston].
Anticipating Bibby’s Debut with the Fever
Chloe Bibby is set to make her debut with the Indiana Fever against the Chicago Sky on July 27. Her signing represents a strategic effort to increase floor spacing and enhance the team’s overall offensive dynamics as they approach the final stretch of the season.
This addition is expected to provide depth and shooting versatility for the Fever, potentially creating more scoring opportunities and opening up the interior for established players like Aliyah Boston. Fans will be watching closely to see how Bibby’s presence influences the team’s performance going forward.