Lexie Hull has become one of the most recognizable faces in the WNBA today as she turned out to be a key player in the Indiana Fever’s resurgence this past season.
Hull helped the Fever reach the playoffs for the first time in eight years by turning herself into one of the most reliable players on their roster.
After a successful season with the Fever, Hull has since enjoyed a private life with her boyfriend Will Matthiessen. On Thanksgiving day, the two were snapped all smiles as they celebrated the occasion in what seemed to be a simple night of gratitude for their family.
“Thankful,” Hull wrote in her Instagram story.
Often coming off the bench to start the season, Hull averaged 5.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game for the Fever last season. In the playoffs, she averaged 6.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.5 steals per game in the first round against the Connecticut Sun, which defeated the Fever in two games.
With her rising popularity, Hull now boasts 205k followers on her Instagram account, showing off numerous photos of Indiana Fever games and her everyday life.
Lexie Hull develops a strong bond with teammate Caitlin Clark in their first year with the Fever
Lexie Hull and Caitlin Clark were the Fever’s most reliable guards over the past season. The two have since developed a strong connection on and off the court, as revealed by Hull herself.
The three-year WNBA veteran revealed in an episode of the 'Shes4sports' podcast that she and Clark have become close friends in the Rookie of the Year winner’s first year in the league.
“It’s really important to know her off the court, because connections, getting to know people, really play a part, in the success of teams, (2:26-2:34)” Hull said.
“It’s really awesome to get to know her as well, because, you know, she’s a great person, but you all have these expectations put on her and our team has put on her and fans have put on her. So to see her kind of be so mature in that transition, it’s been really awesome, (2:36-2:49)” Hull said.
Hull also added that once they got their chemistry and connection going, it was easy for them to connect on the court, resulting in positive outcomes for the team.
The Fever finished the regular season with a 20-20 record. The team is expected to improve even more next season with the development of their veterans and the growth of their focal point, Clark, who averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists in her first year.