After adding Tyasha Harris, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Raven Johnson, and now signing Bree Hall, the Indiana Fever are once again facing some of the same concerns that appeared in the opening day loss to the Dallas Wings.

“It seems like the Indiana Fever are very guard-heavy. They’re a very small team, and they might struggle during the season if they don’t get any significant post-player pickups,” Rachel DeMita said on her channel, Courtside Club.

Developmental players can fully practice and train with the team, while also being eligible to play up to 12 games during the season without counting against the salary cap.

They can also be activated if injuries happen. That means Bree Hall gives the already guard-heavy Indiana Fever another backcourt option, something Rachel DeMita believes could create balance issues in the frontcourt.

“Obviously, Monique Billings is still out with injury, and it’s pretty much just been the Aliyah Boston show. Makayla Timpson has been getting heavy minutes,” she added.

The Fever’s lack of size has already become a major talking point early in the season. Indiana’s roster averages around 6’1, and outside of Boston, the team has just a few impactful frontcourt players taller than 6’2”.

Even though the Fever still managed to win the rebounding battle 28-27, concerns about the frontcourt depth remain. One injury or matchup issue could quickly expose the lack of size even more.

Why Indiana Fever Still Believe in Bree Hall

For many, Bree Hall feels like another guard addition to an already crowded Indiana Fever backcourt featuring Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, and Raven Johnson.

But that is not the full picture because the 22-year-old is exactly the kind of depth player the Indiana Fever want coming off the bench.

While the former South Carolina Gamecocks guard is not viewed as a major offensive player, especially from three-point range, her defensive impact stands out.

“Bree Hall [is] an elite defender on the perimeter, does a lot of things, really, really well,” GM Amber Cox highlighted after drafting Hall with the No. 20 pick last year.

As the season progresses, Hall likely will not be asked to lead Indiana’s defense with players like Lexie Hull and Aliyah Boston already filling that role. But if injuries or unexpected situations arise, Indiana will definitely expect Bree Hall to step in and contribute when needed.

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Written by

Sauramita Debbarma

Edited by

Shubhi Rathore