“Not a Good Look”: Stephanie White’s Defense of Alyssa Thomas Brings Ex-Player’s Attention to a Troubling WNBA Reality

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“Not a Good Look”: Stephanie White’s Defense of Alyssa Thomas Brings Ex-Player’s Attention to a Troubling WNBA Reality

Sports & FitnessFitness Classes & BootcampsSports & Fitness / Fitness Classes & Bootcamps
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When:
July 3, 2026 · 4:06 AM
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EssentiallySports
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EssentiallySports

Stephanie White supported Alyssa Thomas despite being a coach on a rival team. The same player who was deemed a flagrant 2 for her hand-on-neck contact with Caitlin Clark, White’s star. The coach herself called it ‘egregious’ and a ‘cheap shot,’ but came to her defense after the extreme online backlash personally targeted Thomas. “It’s […] The post “Not a Good Look”: Stephanie White’s Defense of Alyssa Thomas Brings Ex-Player’s Attention to a Troubling WNBA Reality appeared first on EssentiallyS

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