Indiana Fever’s Chloe Bibby Suffers Setback with Left Groin Injury During Practice in Spain..
In a disheartening turn for the Indiana Fever, forward Chloe Bibby sustained a left groin injury during Tuesday’s practice session, marking another chapter in the team’s ongoing battle with injuries. The Australian sharpshooter, who has been a key rotational player since signing a rest-of-season contract in August, was forced to sit out the remainder of the session after tweaking her groin in a routine drill.
Bibby, 28, joined the Fever amid a turbulent 2025 season plagued by injuries. Earlier this year, she missed the final stretch of the regular campaign due to a left knee issue that sidelined her for four games before being ruled out for the remainder. Now fully recovered from that setback, Bibby had been contributing off the bench, averaging 7.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 12 appearances. Her emergence provided much-needed depth, especially with star guard Caitlin Clark still managing a lingering right groin strain from July.
Head coach Stephanie White addressed the media post-practice, emphasizing caution. “Chloe felt a pull in her left groin during some agility work. We’ve shut her down immediately for evaluation,” White said. “It’s early, but initial assessments suggest a mild strain. We’re optimistic she’ll return to full practice within 7-10 days, pending imaging results tomorrow.”
The timing couldn’t be worse for Indiana, who are gearing up for WNBA training camp in January ahead of the 2026 season. The Fever, fresh off a playoff appearance last fall despite a rash of season-enders—including ACL tears to Sydney Colson and Sophie Cunningham—aim to contend in the East. Bibby’s absence, even brief, tests the roster’s resilience, with rookies like Bree Hall (signed on hardship last September) stepping up in similar crises.
Teammates rallied around Bibby, with Clark posting on X: “Prayers up for Chlo—tough break, but she’s a warrior. We’ll get through this together. #FeverUp.” Fans echoed the sentiment, flooding social media with support, though frustration lingers over the team’s injury curse.
Bibby, a Sydney Flames standout who debuted in the WNBA with the Connecticut Sun in 2022, brings international flair to Indiana. Her perimeter shooting (42% from three) has been a bright spot. Recovery protocols will include rest, targeted rehab, and gradual reintroduction to contact.
As the Fever navigate this hurdle, optimism prevails. “We’ve been here before,” White added. “Chloe’s return will bolster our wing depth. Focus now is healing and holiday prep.” Updates expected by week’s end.
