Makayla Timpson reflects on Fever bond, Caitlin Clark’s impact and confident 2026 outlook | VIDEO
The Fever’s 2025 second-round pick reflects on a resilient playoff run, her rookie growth, and why she believes Indiana has what it takes to contend this season.
Makayla Timpson, the Indiana Fever’s No. 19 overall pick in 2025, sits down with Pat Boylan during the team’s 2026 draft party for MVP season-ticket holders, held on April 13 in the entry pavilion at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
In the conversation, Timpson reflects on her rookie season and the Fever’s resilient playoff run that came within one overtime session of the WNBA Finals, detailing how the team navigated injuries, roster changes, and outside doubt by leaning on chemistry and belief.
She also discusses her approach to carving out a role at the next level — emphasizing the importance of “being a sponge,” learning from veterans, and staying grounded — along with the impact of teammates like Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston.
Timpson shares what draft night meant to her one year ago, what it was like stepping onto the floor in front of a packed home crowd night after night, and why she believes the Fever have the pieces to take another step this season.
The discussion also touches on the league’s growth, the significance of the new CBA, and the continued rise of women’s basketball — a moment Timpson says she’s grateful to be part of early in her career.