What happened: The Indiana Fever named founding WNBA President Val Ackerman as this year's recipient of the Lin Dunn Inspiring Women Award. Ackerman is set to be recognized at halftime of Saturday's Inspiring Women Night, presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Fever legend Tamika Catchings is scheduled to join the on-court recognition.

Why it matters: As the WNBA's founding president, Ackerman helped establish the league's foundation, and an award carrying Lin Dunn's name ties the honor directly to the Fever's own championship lineage. Pairing Ackerman with Catchings links the franchise's history to the broader arc of women's basketball, reinforcing Indiana's role in the sport's growth.

What to watch: The recognition is scheduled for halftime of Saturday's Inspiring Women Night, with Ackerman and Catchings appearing together on the court.