Makayla Timpson moves into starting five

She is shooting 57.8% through 26 appearances.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 81 min read

Makayla Timpson enters the starting five. https://t.co/bGVDaOcr1e Via @IndianaFever on X

What happened: The assignment follows her first career start on July 17.

Why it matters: The change gives Timpson another opportunity to earn a larger role during the regular-season stretch run. She has averaged 15.1 minutes per game this season.

By the numbers: Timpson is averaging 3.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks per game.

What to watch: Her minutes and production Saturday will indicate whether the lineup change extends beyond one game.

Sources

@IndianaFever 2026-08-08T19:22:33.841489+00:00

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