00:00Welcome to an inside look at the relentless drive of a true team player. Position, guard age, 26 years pro, 4 drafted, selected by the Fever as the 6th overall pick in the 2022 WNBA draft after her time at Stanford University, Keystats, participated in all 44 regular season games, starting in 30 of them.
00:21She achieved career highs with averages of 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. In the playoffs, she started all eight games, averaging 10.3 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists per game.
00:37The 2025 Indiana Fever demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination, overcoming challenges to achieve significant success, largely due to a strong team-first mentality.
00:49Lexi Hull was a standout player who exemplified these traits. Throughout the season Hull showcased her versatility by fulfilling various roles. At times she contributed off the bench while at other moments she was a starter.
01:00She took on the most challenging defensive tasks and also stepped up to take on greater offensive responsibilities. Regardless of the position she was assigned, Hull consistently played with maximum effort and intensity.
01:12Every team in this Kaitlin Clark, a standout player for the Fever, expressed her desire for a player like Lexi Hull on the team during her end-of-season exit interview.
01:21She emphasized Hull's selflessness and commitment, stating, she's going to go out there, she's going to lay it all on the line for this team.
01:30At the beginning of the season, Hull was coming off the bench, but she transitioned to a starting position in the fourth game, where she scored 15 points in a close loss against New York.
01:40By the end of June, she had achieved double-digit scoring in six games and recorded her first career double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds during a victory against Seattle on June 24.
01:50In early July, head coach Stephanie White decided to shift Hull back to a sixth-woman role.
01:56Despite this change, Hull maintained a strong performance off the bench.
02:00However, after Ari McDonald and Sidney Coulson both sustained season-ending injuries on August 7 in Phoenix, Hull returned to the starting lineup permanently.
02:09In her first game back as a starter, Hull made a significant impact by scoring 17 points, including four of six from beyond the arc.
02:16In a recent victory against Chicago, she recorded three steals.
02:20A few weeks later, she achieved a personal best by scoring 23 points in a game against Minnesota.
02:26During a match against Seattle on August 26, Hull collided with Gabby Williams while competing for a loose ball.
02:32This incident resulted in Hull sustaining two black eyes, however she did not let this injury prevent her from playing.
02:38In the following game for Indiana, she continued to contribute significantly, finishing with five points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks, helping her team secure a narrow one-point victory in Los Angeles.
02:51While many players faced setbacks due to injuries throughout the season, Hull remained a reliable and effective presence on the court every night.
02:57She was one of four players on the Fever, alongside Kelsey Mitchell, Aaliyah Boston, and Natasha Howard, who managed to play in every game of the season.
03:07Initially known for her defensive skills, Hull expanded her role on offense in 2025.
03:12After a standout season in 2024 where she excelled in three-point shooting with a remarkable 47.1% accuracy, she significantly increased her attempts from beyond the arc this season.
03:23Hull has made a significant impact, maintaining a solid shooting percentage of 36.7%, while scoring averages rose from 5.5 points per game to 7.2, and even reaching 10.3 points per game during the playoffs.
03:39In the postseason, she achieved double-digit scoring in four out of eight games and recorded one double-double.
03:45During the WNBA semifinals, Hull faced a back injury that raised concerns about her ability to participate in the series.
03:51Despite the discomfort, she persevered, playing 38 minutes in game four and an impressive 43 minutes in the overtime game five.
03:59Even while dealing with physical pain, she demonstrated her commitment by diving for loose balls and consistently giving her all on the court.
04:07Fever, head coach Stephanie White praised Hull's resilience during the playoffs, stating,
04:12She's just tough. I mean, she's just hard-nosed. She's just a tough kid.
04:17She's able to play through certain levels of pain that would sideline most people.
04:22I certainly have a respect for the way that she's able to do that and her capability of doing that.
04:27Her toughness is an example for us.
04:31After spending the previous year on the court, Hull's determination and performance have been noteworthy.
04:36After completing her rookie contract, Hull will become a restricted free agent this winter.
04:41However, as Clark pointed out, every team in the league would benefit from having a player like Lexi Hull on their roster.
04:48So, tell us, which of her standout qualities do you believe makes her most invaluable to a championship contending team?
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