DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected from a WNBA game on August 8, 2026, after delivering a flagrant 2 foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, which left Cunningham with a bloody mouth. The incident drew significant attention, especially since Cunningham has been a controversial figure in the league for her stance against males competing in women's sports.
Following the game, Carrington posted "White privilege" on social media and tagged the Indiana Fever, a move that intensified the controversy. Official Maj Forsberg explained that Cunningham did not receive a technical foul because her reaction to the foul was deemed acceptable given the severity of the contact.
Jemele Hill stated it was "pretty clear" what Carrington meant by the "White privilege" post but has yet to provide an explanation despite multiple requests, including from OutKick and commentator Acho. Hill emphasized she would never use the term lightly without proper evidence to support such a claim and denied ever stating that the foul assessment itself was an example of white privilege.
The exact intent behind Carrington's post remains unclear, and Hill encouraged critics to apply critical thinking when interpreting the situation.
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