Jason Whitlock calls for DiJonai Carrington's expulsion from WNBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Jason Whitlock has demanded that DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky be expelled from the WNBA following an incident during a game against the Golden State Valkyries on August 12. Carrington poked Cecilia Zandalasini in the eye while attempting a defensive play, amidst ongoing scrutiny over her recent fouls, including a Flagrant 2 that injured Sophie Cunningham. Whitlock criticized Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White for defending Carrington after the Cunningham incident and expressed dissatisfaction that no reprimands were directed at Carrington. The controversy has drawn significant attention across social media platforms and sports commentary shows.
- •Jason Whitlock demands Carrington's expulsion from the WNBA.
- •The incident occurred during a game on August 12.
- •Carrington previously faced backlash for a flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham.
- •Whitlock criticized Stephanie White for defending Carrington.
- •The controversy has sparked discussions on player safety in women's basketball.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — “Get This Woman Out of Basketball”: Jason Whitlock Demands DiJonai Carrington’s Explusion After She Pokes Valkyries Player in the Eye
"Jason Whitlock demanded that DiJonai Carrington be thrown out of the WNBA after the Chicago Sky guard committed a questionable foul in the game against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday. During a defensive possession on the perimeter, Carrington poked the Valkyries’ Cecilia Zandalasini in the eye.
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