Jason Whitlock calls for WNBA suspension of Chicago Sky guard DiJonia Carrington after eye-poking foul
Sports commentator Jason Whitlock urged the league to remove Chicago Sky guard DiJonia Carrington following a disputed eye-poke on Golden State Valkyries forward Cecilia Zandalasini, adding to criticism of Carrington’s recent foul history.
Chicago Sky guard DiJonia Carrington was criticized by sports commentator Jason Whitlock after video footage showed her swiping at Golden State Valkyries forward Cecilia Zandalasini’s face during a defensive play on Wednesday. Whitlock, echoing some Indiana Fever fans, wrote on social media that the player should be "out of basketball" and later added "out of the league" after identifying another incident in the same game where Carrington appeared to swipe at Tiffany Hayes.
The incident follows a prior Flagrant 2 foul by Carrington on Saturday that left Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham with a bloody mouth, which also drew public scrutiny. After being ejected from that game, Carrington posted a message referencing "white privilege" and tagging the Fever.
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White previously responded to criticism over her defense of Carrington with a profanity-laden statement before a game against the New York Liberty, which Whitlock said failed to direct anger toward Carrington. Whitlock has repeatedly discussed the incidents on his podcast and social media platforms.