WNBA Guard DiJonai Carrington Ejected After Flagrant Foul, Receives Support from Former Coach

Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected from Saturday's game against the Indiana Fever after officials upgraded a Flagrant 1 foul to a Flagrant 2 for a hit to the neck of Fever forward Sophie Cunningham. The league said it will continue reviewing the incident and Carrington could face additional discipline, such as a fine or suspension.

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White, who previously coached Carrington with the Connecticut Sun, defended the play, saying it was a hard foul but not intentional. > "I don't think that DiJonai intentionally came out to get her across the neck like she did. But it did happen and I thought it was the right call," White told reporters. She added that she does not oppose the hard foul because Carrington "plays her butt off" and competes aggressively.

After Carrington responded to criticism on social media, former ESPN anchor Linda Cohn posted a comment referencing White's support. The exchange drew attention from fans, some of whom praised Cohn's remarks.

The incident highlights ongoing discussions about player conduct and disciplinary standards in the WNBA.