"Sign her for whole rest of season": Fever fans impressed with Aussie Chloe Bibby's fiery debut in Caitlin Clark's absence 

The Indiana Fever managed another win on Sunday against the Chicago Sky despite playing without star guard Caitlin Clark. Chloe Bibby made her franchise debut after signing a seven-day contract with the team on Friday. The 27-year-old, who is technically a rookie, made a strong case for a long-term contract after a strong start to her stint in Indiana.

The Australian played only 10:48 minutes off the bench, but that's all she needed for a quick eight-point burst. Bibby made two 3-pointers off four attempts and got to the free-throw line twice. She also had two rebounds. Bibby looked comfortable within the offense and provided a spark with her 3-point shooting.

The Fever needed a burst off the bench as forward Natasha Howard struggled. While Kelsey Mitchell did the heavy lifting with 35 points, Bibby's production off the bench was welcome.

Fever fans were delighted with Bibby's cameo against the Sky. Many even called for the Fever to sign her long term.

Here are some of the reactions:

Lorelle ⚘✨

@LorenSori

Sign her for the whole rest of season please @IndianaFever

One fan called for Damiris Dantas' departure:

Indy

@ColtsWarriors

Iv seen enough. Bye bye Dantas lol

Another lauded the Fever's hardship contract signing process, including Aari McDonald and now Bibby:

what Orwell said

@dgradost

Credit the FO, after a mostly 💩 start to the season, two great hardship pickups.

Another added:

Michael

@mikeaalen112735

Chloe bibby a stretch 4 the fan base has been yelling about all season. If she can hold her own on defense she’s a good fit . These r the type of players we want the Indiana fever to find next season for the margins . 3 and d. 🔥🔥🔥🚨🚨🚨🚨

One fan pointed out how effective Bibby could be with Caitlin Clark:

Caitlin Clark By The Numbers @

@CCByTheNumbers

Next to CC, that's now two Fever players who love to shoot 3s on Cardoso...

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WNBA analyst raves about Fever's potential with healthy Caitlin Clark and new addition Chloe Bibby

The Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever seemed like they had one of the best offseasons in the WNBA after acquiring DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Howard and Sophie Cunningham as their marquee signings. The Fever addressed multiple issues with Cunningham's addition, especially on the perimeter.

However, Bonner was waived nine games into her career with Indiana, while Howard has been inconsistent. The void at the power forward spot left by NaLyssa Smith has yet to be properly filled.

Bonner was a floor spacer, so her departure left a hole in the Fever's frontcourt. Howard is effective, but kills the spacing as she's not a shooting threat. She's 25.0% from deep this year.

Keeping these issues in mind, WNBA analyst Robin Lundberg said Chloe Bibby could be a valuable addition to the Fever's system, especially once Caitlin Clark returns.

"The Fever were only missing a stretch four," Lundberg wrote. "If Chloe Bibby can be that, they are as good as anyone when healthy."

Bibby has shot 43.5% from 3 in six WNBA games, including five with the Golden State Valkyries. She seems to fit into the Fever's fast-paced, 3-point shooting style, and if she can remain consistent, Indiana can rely on her to provide a scoring punch off the bench.