You may have heard of the Indiana Fever, if you are a fan of Indiana basketball. They are the Indiana Pacers' affiliate. They are made up of players who go by the nickname Freddy Fever. To be considered for the team, they must play one season with Indiana Fever. To support the team, you do not have to be a big fan of basketball. The Indiana Fever deserves support for several reasons.
The WNBA's best women's basketball squad
The Indiana Fever are a professional WNBA basketball team. They reached the playoffs eight times from 2005 to 2009. They were knocked out in the finals of the 2009 playoffs when Jeanette pohlen tore her anterior cruciate ligament and Katie Douglas hurt the Minnesota Lynx. Although this was their last season, they have established themselves as one the most respected teams within the league.
The Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever are two teams that have struggled lately. Indiana ranks second in field goal percentage, with the Sun at the bottom of the league. However, the Connecticut Sun's top scorers are both shooting over 50% from the field. Meanwhile, the Fever's top scorers are shooting under 45%. With these statistics in hand, the Connecticut Sun will be a formidable team in the playoffs.
Freddy Fever is its mascot.
Indiana Fever's mascot, Freddy FYE, is a popular character and a huge fan favorite. Freddy FYE is a comedian and frustrates officials. The Fever is proud of its fans, and promises to keep them laughing. Fans love Freddy, and he shows it by attending birthday parties and community events. He is the official symbol of Indiana's women's basketball teams.
Freddy Fever's piercing blue eyes, trademark sly smile and long hair give him a unique look. Freddy Fever may have visited the Pacers' offices to get enter-to-win tickets or sought out the services of PBA celebrities. He is loved by many fans for his habit of tossing Tshirts into the crowd.
It has won one WNBA Championship
The Indiana Fever is an American women's professional basketball team. They have won one WNBA title. The team has been a perennial playoff team for the past 12 seasons. Their best season was 2009 when the Fever reached the finals. The Fever lost to Atlanta in the series, but they won two of their next three games to advance into the WNBA Finals. The Fever went on to win the championship in 2012.
They have only ever won one championship in their entire history. In 2011, they were eight consecutively in the postseason. The Fever were unable advance past the first round. In the finals, they lost to Minnesota Lynx after Katie Douglas ruptured her ACL in Game 2. Under the guidance of Lin Dunn, the legendary head coach and Herb Simon, the Fever have enjoyed great success.