Who is DiJonai Carrington? WNBA star who smacked Sophie Cunningham, got ejected and blamed 'White privilege'
Key Points:
- DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected after a violent foul against Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham, sparking controversy when Carrington accused Cunningham of "White privilege" on social media.
- Carrington comes from a religious, athletic family and had a notable college basketball career at Stanford and Baylor before entering the WNBA in 2021.
- She publicly exposed a personal breakup scandal in 2026 involving ex-girlfriend NaLyssa Smith and accused other players of infidelity, creating a social media storm.
- Carrington is vocal about her progressive political views, including opposition to Donald Trump, and has engaged in debates over transgender participation in women's sports.
- Known for previous on-court controversies, including a brutal eye poke of rookie Caitlin Clark and disputes with referees, Carrington has a reputation for confrontational behavior both on and off the court.