Last season, the Indiana Fever advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. While many attributed it to the arrival of Caitlin Clark, credit was also given to former coach Christie Sides. She steered the Fever to an impressive campaign despite the noise and pressure surrounding the squad due to Clark's popularity.

Clark can already feel the difference in her strength in team practices after an offseason committed to bulking up.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark slapped the court with both hands and started gesturing in her side’s direction after forcing a 5-second call near the end of Tuesday’s practice.