DiJonai Carrington responds to Emmanuel Acho after ejection remark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:50 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington addressed comments made by Emmanuel Acho following her ejection from a recent game against the Indiana Fever. Carrington had posted about 'White privilege' after her hard foul on Sophie Cunningham led to a Flagrant 2 call. Acho labeled her comments 'asinine' and assumed they related to the officiating. In her response, Carrington emphasized that her intentions were misinterpreted and defended her understanding of the term. The exchange has sparked discussions among fans and analysts regarding her choice of words.
- •Carrington was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul against Cunningham.
- •She commented on 'White privilege' after the ejection on Threads.
- •Acho criticized her comment, calling it an assumption.
- •Carrington clarified her stance, challenging Acho's interpretation.
- •The back-and-forth has generated significant social media discussion.
- 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — “Try exercising your critical thinking skills” – DiJonai Carrington Claps Back At Emmanuel Acho For ‘Ignorant’ Label Over ‘White Privilege’ Remark
"This past Saturday, Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington posted the comment “White privilege @indianafever” on Threads after she committed a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham and was subsequently ejected from the game. This post on Threads drew flak from netizens, including “Speakeasy” host Emmanuel Acho, who called Carrington “asinine” for implying that the referee’s Flagrant 2 call “was based on White privilege.
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