Catchings is a four-time Olympic gold medalist and a five-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year — making her one of the most decorated players ever.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings has reunited with Pacers Sports & Entertainment in a new role as an ambassador. 

Catchings will work with the Fever, Indiana Pacers and Noblesville Boom in the role.

In this role, officials said she will “elevate sponsorship and business initiatives, energize internal and external events and serve as a representative of the organization’s vision and growth.”

Catchings is a four-time Olympic gold medalist and a five-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year — making her one of the most decorated players ever.  

Catchings played 16 seasons with the Fever and was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2020.


Aside from basketball, Catchings has a foundation called Catch the Stars that she established over 20 years ago. It empowers youth within fitness, literacy and character development programs. She also operates the Tea’s Me Cafe on the north side of Indy. 

“Indiana has been my home since I was drafted by the Indiana Fever, and Pacers Sports & Entertainment played such an important role in my life and my journey,” Catchings said. “I’m thrilled to step into this new ambassador role and continue serving the communities, families and fans that make this place so special. I can’t wait to work alongside the Fever, the Pacers and my PS&E family to help strengthen the impact we can make together.”


“Tamika Catchings is synonymous with basketball excellence, leadership and community commitment in Indiana,” PS&E President and CEO Mel Raines said. “Her legacy as a champion along with her deep connection to our fans and her passion for uplifting others align perfectly with our mission. We are honored to welcome her back in an official capacity and excited for the impact she will make across our organization and community.”