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The Indiana Fever has signed Australian forward Chloe Bibby to a seven-day contract, addressing roster needs due to a key player’s injury. Bibby recently played for the Golden State Valkyries and contributed significantly to Australia’s success at the FIBA Women’s Asia World Cup. With the Fever aiming to improve their performance, Bibby’s experience and skills may provide a much-needed boost as they prepare for their upcoming game against the Chicago Sky.
Indianapolis – The Indiana Fever announced the signing of Australian forward Chloe Bibby to a seven-day contract on July 25, 2025. The move comes as the team seeks to fill an open roster spot created by salary cap limitations and the absence of key player Caitlin Clark due to a groin injury.
Bibby, who recently played for the Golden State Valkyries during the 2025 WNBA season, has had two stints with the team this year. She appeared in a total of five games after re-signing with the Valkyries on June 15, but was waived on June 30. In her previous games, she showcased her skills, averaging 6.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per game during her second stint, with her best performance against the Fever on June 19, where she scored 12 points, including two three-pointers.
Earlier this month, Bibby represented the Australia Opals at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia World Cup, helping her team secure a gold medal. During the tournament, she averaged 8.0 points and 6.2 rebounds, contributing significantly to Australia’s success on the international stage. This follows her achievements at the 2022 FIBA World Cup, where she helped the Opals secure a bronze medal in Sydney.
Bibby has honed her basketball talents overseas, earning accolades such as the Polish League MVP in the 2023-24 season and the MVP of the Liga Femenina de Baloncesto in Spain for the 2024-25 season. Additionally, her collegiate career at Mississippi State and later at Maryland saw her average 13.2 points and 11.9 points per game during her final two seasons, leading to her earning second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2022 and honorable mention recognition in 2021.
The Indiana Fever, currently navigating a challenging season, utilized Bibby’s signing strategically due to the flexibility offered by seven-day contracts. These allow teams to add players without committing to a full-season deal, enabling them to evaluate talent on a temporary basis. Under this agreement, players can sign up to three seven-day contracts with one team and may also have the option to sign with multiple teams during that period, giving them exposure and a chance to demonstrate their abilities.
This signing comes as the Fever prepare for their upcoming game against the Chicago Sky on July 27 at 3 p.m. ET, to be held at the United Center. The team is hopeful that Bibby can make a positive impact on the court as they look to improve their standings in the WNBA season.
As the Fever work through roster adjustments and recovery from injuries, fans and analysts alike will be keeping a close eye on Bibby’s performance during her short stint with the team, along with the potential for further developments in her professional basketball journey.
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