Last Updated on August 7, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Indiana Fever 2009 were led by Tamika Catchings, whose scoring, rebounding, playmaking, and defensive impact made her the foundation of the team’s success. Katie Douglas added reliable perimeter scoring, while Tully Bevilaqua organized the offense and Ebony Hoffman contributed valuable frontcourt production. The Fever combined balanced scoring with disciplined defense, strong rebounding, and efficient ball movement, relying on an experienced core to produce consistently on both ends of the floor.
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamika Catchings | Starter/Star (1.1) | 31.9 | High (1.2) | 15.1 | 7.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 82.9 | Defensive centerpiece and emotional leader, Catchings continued to drive Indiana’s identity with relentless perimeter pressure, rebounding instincts, and versatile scoring. Writers covering the Fever regularly highlighted her ability to guard multiple positions while carrying major responsibility on both ends. | WNBA All-Star (2009); All-WNBA Second Team (2009); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2009); WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (2009); Olympic Gold Medal (2008) |
| Katie Douglas | Starter/Star (1.1) | 32.4 | High (1.2) | 17.6 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 69.2 | Indiana relied on Douglas as its primary perimeter scorer and late-clock option, with her movement shooting and veteran decision-making creating spacing for the offense. Her ability to attack closeouts and defend wings gave the Fever a dependable two-way guard presence. | WNBA All-Star (2009) |
| Ebony Hoffman | Key Contributor (1.05) | 29.6 | Medium (1.1) | 9.9 | 5.9 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 44.8 | Hoffman provided Indiana with a physical frontcourt presence, often handling difficult defensive assignments while contributing energy on the glass. Her toughness and ability to stretch defenses from the forward spot made her an important rotation piece. | — |
| Tammy Sutton-Brown | Key Contributor (1.05) | 25.2 | Medium (1.1) | 9.9 | 5.9 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 39.5 | Sutton-Brown gave the Fever interior stability through rebounding and rim protection. Her veteran post play helped balance a perimeter-oriented lineup, especially through efficient finishing around the basket and reliable defensive positioning. | — |
| Tully Bevilaqua | Key Contributor (1.05) | 25.3 | Medium (1.1) | 6.1 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 27.9 | Bevilaqua remained a disruptive defensive guard who changed possessions with pressure and activity. Her role was less about scoring volume and more about setting tempo, creating turnovers, and providing veteran ball handling. | — |
| Briann January | Bench (1.0) | 20.7 | Medium (1.1) | 6.9 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 24.6 | January was developing as a defensive-minded guard, bringing speed and perimeter pressure whenever she entered the rotation. Indiana valued her athletic tools and ability to push the pace despite a limited offensive role. | — |
| Yolanda Griffith | Bench (1.0) | 13.7 | Medium (1.1) | 6.3 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 18.6 | The veteran center appeared in a limited role but still provided interior experience and physicality. Her presence gave Indiana a dependable option when the team needed size and defensive toughness. | WNBA Champion (2008); WNBA All-Star (2009) |
| Jessica Moore | Bench (1.0) | 19.8 | Low (1.0) | 4.8 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 18.4 | Moore contributed as a reserve forward with rebounding effort and defensive activity. Her minutes came through a willingness to handle physical matchups and provide energy rather than through offensive usage. | — |
| Tamecka Dixon | Bench (1.0) | 13.3 | Low (1.0) | 4.1 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 14.8 | Dixon brought veteran guard depth and composure, helping Indiana manage possessions with steady ball handling. Her role focused on experience, defensive discipline, and supporting the primary creators. | WNBA Champion (2007) |
| Shay Murphy | Bench (1.0) | 7.8 | Low (1.0) | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 13.6 | Murphy provided athletic depth on the wing, showing flashes of scoring ability in limited minutes. Her role centered on energy plays, rebounding from the perimeter, and defending multiple positions. | — |
| Khadijah Whittington | Bench (1.0) | 8.3 | Low (1.0) | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 12.8 | Whittington saw limited action but gave Indiana frontcourt depth with efficient finishing and physical play. Her opportunities were mostly situational within a veteran-heavy rotation. | — |
| Jessica Davenport | Bench (1.0) | 7.0 | Low (1.0) | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 10.6 | Davenport’s minutes were limited, but she contributed as a young interior option with size and shot-blocking instincts. Indiana used her primarily for depth and defensive presence. | — |
| Erica White | Bench (1.0) | 9.0 | Low (1.0) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 10.0 | White received a small sample of playing time while adjusting to the professional level. Her quickness and passing ability were the main traits Indiana looked to develop. | — |
| Christina Wirth | Bench (1.0) | 5.8 | Low (1.0) | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 4.8 | Wirth occupied a depth role and contributed limited minutes as a developing perimeter player. Her opportunities came primarily in reserve situations. | — |
| Indiana Fever Totals | — | — | — | 93.7 | 40.8 | 19.0 | 17.1 | — | Team statistical totals from listed players. Indiana’s rotation was built around elite wing defense, veteran leadership, and balanced contributions across multiple positions. | — |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamika Catchings | Starter/Star (1.1) | 35.7 | High (1.2) | 17.2 | 10.4 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 99.8 | Two-way engine for Indiana’s playoff run, Catchings controlled games through defensive versatility, rebounding, and playmaking from the forward spot. Coverage of the Fever repeatedly focused on her ability to guard elite scorers while creating offense through transition pressure and all-around activity. | WNBA All-Star (2009); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2009); WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (2009) |
| Katie Douglas | Starter/Star (1.1) | 36.1 | High (1.2) | 15.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 66.0 | Indiana leaned heavily on Douglas as its perimeter shot-maker and secondary creator during the postseason. Her off-ball movement, toughness defending wings, and willingness to take difficult shots made her one of the Fever’s most trusted offensive options in high-pressure situations. | WNBA All-Star (2009) |
| Tammy Sutton-Brown | Starter/Star (1.1) | 31.1 | Medium (1.1) | 14.3 | 5.6 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 54.6 | Sutton-Brown anchored the interior with efficient scoring and steady rim protection, giving Indiana a reliable post presence alongside its defensive-minded perimeter group. Analysts often pointed to her veteran positioning and ability to finish efficiently around the basket as key playoff assets. | — |
| Ebony Hoffman | Key Contributor (1.05) | 29.5 | Medium (1.1) | 11.9 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 40.1 | Hoffman provided physical forward play and spacing during the postseason, combining interior strength with enough perimeter skill to keep defenses honest. Her defensive flexibility allowed Indiana to match up against different frontcourt styles. | — |
| Briann January | Key Contributor (1.05) | 22.8 | Medium (1.1) | 10.6 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 35.6 | January emerged as an athletic guard option who changed the pace of games with speed and aggressive drives. Indiana valued her defensive potential and ability to pressure the ball even while she continued developing as a scorer. | — |
| Tully Bevilaqua | Key Contributor (1.05) | 22.4 | Low (1.0) | 5.3 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 23.1 | Bevilaqua filled a specialist role built around perimeter defense, hustle, and veteran decision-making. Her postseason value came from disrupting opposing guards and providing stability rather than carrying offensive responsibility. | — |
| Jessica Davenport | Bench (1.0) | 6.1 | Low (1.0) | 4.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 13.4 | Davenport gave Indiana short bursts of interior production, using her size and shot-blocking instincts in limited playoff opportunities. Her role was primarily as a reserve option when the Fever needed additional frontcourt depth. | — |
| Jessica Moore | Bench (1.0) | 12.0 | Low (1.0) | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 9.8 | Moore contributed energy minutes as a reserve forward, focusing on physical defense and rebounding effort. Her playoff usage reflected Indiana’s preference for experienced starters and a shortened rotation. | — |
| Tamecka Dixon | Bench (1.0) | 6.2 | Low (1.0) | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 6.2 | Dixon provided veteran depth in brief appearances, bringing composure and championship experience to the bench. Her role was mainly situational as Indiana relied on its core rotation. | WNBA Champion (2007) |
| Christina Wirth | Bench (1.0) | 5.4 | Low (1.0) | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 4.4 | Wirth saw limited playoff action while developing as a young perimeter option. Her minutes came mainly in short stretches where Indiana managed its rotation. | — |
| Shay Murphy | Bench (1.0) | 2.3 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.6 | Murphy had a minimal postseason role but provided athletic depth on the wing. Indiana’s veteran-heavy rotation left few available minutes for extended opportunities. | — |
| Indiana Fever Totals | — | — | — | 85.1 | 33.7 | 17.4 | 14.2 | — | Team statistical totals from listed players. Indiana’s playoff identity was built around Catchings’ all-around dominance, Douglas’ perimeter scoring, and a defense-first rotation featuring multiple versatile contributors. | — |