Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull, the team’s resilient defensive anchor and a rising star in the WNBA, is in stable condition following a harrowing near-drowning incident during a family getaway in the Florida Keys. The 26-year-old Stanford alum, known for her gritty play and loyalty to the Fever amid a season plagued by injuries, was pulled from the water after a sudden rip current caught her off guard while snorkeling on November 15.
Hull, who averaged 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 2025 while battling through black eyes from a head collision and a nagging back issue, was vacationing post-season when the accident occurred. Witnesses, including her twin sister Lacie, described the chaos: “Lexie was just exploring the reef when the current yanked her under. It was seconds, but felt like forever,” a family friend recounted. Quick action by nearby boaters and first responders saved her life; she was unconscious briefly but regained consciousness en route to Miami Baptist Hospital.
Medical staff confirmed Hull suffered mild hypoxia and water inhalation but no long-term damage. “She’s tough as nails—already joking about missing her next swim practice,” said Fever coach Stephanie White, who visited Hull’s bedside. Teammates, including Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark, rallied with social media support, flooding her feed with #HullStrong messages. Clark, sidelined by her own groin injury earlier, posted: “From court collisions to ocean battles, Lexie’s unbreakable. Get well, sis.”
The incident underscores the perils beyond the hardwood for athletes like Hull, who’s become the Fever’s “ride or die” amid a roster decimated by ACL tears and concussions. Yet, her spirit shines: Hull, a 2022 first-round pick, clinched playoff spots with buzzer-beaters and earned Glamour’s 2025 Women of the Year nod for her tenacity.
As Hull recovers, expected home by Thanksgiving, the WNBA community breathes easier. “Lexie’s not just a player; she’s family,” White added. Her return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse next spring? Inevitable—and fiercer. Fans, prepare for the encore.
