Indiana Fever Team History
Fever Team Creation
The Indiana Fever team began in 2000, when the state was granted an expansion franchise to coincide with the opening of Bankers Life Fieldhouse (then Conseco Fieldhouse). In their first two seasons, they were coached by women’s basketball legends Anne Donovan and Nell Fortner. Led by center Kara Wolters, in their inaugural campaign the team posted a record of 9–23.
WNBA Championship 2012
In 2012, the Fever advanced to the 2012 WNBA Finals. Indiana then defeated the Minnesota Lynx, 3 games to 1. It was the Fever’s first WNBA title.
The Indiana Fever are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The team was founded before the inaugural 2000 season began. The team is owned by Herb Simon, who also owns the Fever’s NBA counterpart, the Indiana Pacers, and Simon Malls.
Established
2000
City
Indianapolis
League History
2000 – Present / Women’s National Basketball Association
Team History
2000 – Present / Indiana Fever
Nickname
Fever – The name captures the spirit and imagination of Indiana basketball. Named associated with the NBA Indiana Pacers.
Championship
WNBA Championships 1
2012
Arena
2000 – Present / Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Owner
2000 – Present / Herbert Simon
Retired Number
*Blue is this team’s history