Present position:Caitlin Clark takes hard foul: WNBA hands out Flagrant 1 after reviewing cheap shot against Clark >>Text
Caitlin Clark takes hard foul: WNBA hands out Flagrant 1 after reviewing cheap shot against Clark
Credit Card Protection Policies61Have read
About Caitlin Clark takes hard foul: WNBA hands out Flagrant 1 after reviewing cheap shot against Clark ...
Caitlin Clark takes hard foul: WNBA hands out Flagrant 1 after reviewing cheap shot against Clark
Chicago's Chennedy Carter refused to answer questions about her play after loss to Indiana
By Jack Maloney • 3 min readAfter a league review, the WNBA has upgraded Chennedy Carter's foul on No. 1 overall pick Caitlin Clark in the third quarter of the Indiana Fever's 71-70 win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday afternoon to a Flagrant 1. Carter will not be fined.
Late in the third, Carter knocked down a mid-range jumper, then threw a shoulder into Clark's back and sent her tumbling to the ground. The two guards had been enjoying a competitive back-and-forth for a few possessions earlier in the frame, but there was no apparent reason for Carter to escalate the situation to such an extent.
Chennedy Carter scores and gives a shoulder to Caitlin Clarkpic.twitter.com/nQxkw1rvhH
— ✶ Ⓜ️𝕒𝕣𝕔𝕦𝕤 ▶️ ✶ (@_MarcusD3_) June 1, 2024
The referees briefly reviewed the incident, but did not upgrade it to a flagrant or technical during the game. They did, however, deem it an away from the play foul because it happened before the ball was inbounded.
After the game, Carter refused to answer questions about what happened.
Chennedy Carter on the sequence with Caitlin Clark in the 3rd quarter: “I ain’t answering no Caitlin Clark questions.”
— Matthew Byrne (@MatthewByrne1) June 1, 2024
Full clip: pic.twitter.com/4bRnyXgPjV
Here's her full exchange with a reporter, Matthew Byrne:
Byrne: "On the play before bumping in with Caitlin, it seemed like she turned to you a little bit. After --
Carter: "I ain't answering no Caitlin Clark questions."
Byrne: "Did she say anything to you?"
Carter: "I don't know what she said."
Byrne: "What did you say to her?"
Carter: "I didn't say anything."
The interaction was then cut off by Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon. Nearly 48 hours after the incident, Weatherspoon issued a statement on what happened.
"Physical play, intensity, and a competitive spirit are hallmarks of Chicago Sky basketball," Weatherspoon said. "Chennedy got caught up in the heat of the moment in an effort to win the game. She and I have discussed what happened and that it was not appropriate, nor is it what we do or who we are. Chennedy understands that there are better ways to handle situations on the court, and she will learn from this, as we all will.
"As a team, we will grow together and continue to work hard to display strong leadership and set a positive example for our competitors, fans, and partners."
Clark, for her part, called it "not a basketball play" during her in-game interview between the third and fourth quarters, and didn't have much more to say following the game.
"Yeah, I wasn't expecting that," Clark said. "But it's just like, respond, calm down and let your play do the talking. It is what it is. It's a physical game, go make the free throw and then execute on offense. Feel like that's what we did."
Clark did, however, expand on her feelings about the overall physicality she's dealing with to start her career. Earlier in the week, she expressed frustration with what she views as a double standard when it comes to contact from opponents. In the wake of the dust-up with Carter, she gave some insight into how she tries to handle those events during the game.
"It is what it is," Clark said. "I feel like I'm just at the point where you accept it and don't retaliate. Just let them hit you, be what it is, don't let it get in your head and know it's coming. I think at this point, I know I'm gonna take a couple hard shots a game, and that's what it is.
Tags:
Reprinted :Welcome friends to share to the network, but please explain the source of the article“Credit Card Protection Policies”。http://aqntz.feilaokan.com/kigd431.html
Related articles
WNBA Power Rankings: Chelsea Gray's return has Aces back on track, Liberty maintain top spot
Caitlin Clark takes hard foul: WNBA hands out Flagrant 1 after reviewing cheap shot against ClarkWNBA Power Rankings: Chelsea Gray's return has Aces back on track, Liberty maintain top spot...
Read more
'I'm the No. 1 option': Anthony Edwards claims alpha status over LeBron, Steph on U.S. Olympic team
Caitlin Clark takes hard foul: WNBA hands out Flagrant 1 after reviewing cheap shot against Clark'I'm the No. 1 option': Anthony Edwards claims alpha status over LeBron, Steph on U.S. Olympic team...
Read more
Abilene Christian coaches, player among four injured in bus crash following Texas Tech game
Caitlin Clark takes hard foul: WNBA hands out Flagrant 1 after reviewing cheap shot against ClarkAbilene Christian coaches, player among four injured in bus crash following Texas Tech game A...
Read more
Top Article
- Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston lead Fever to fourth
- With Colorado rivalry next up, Jay Norvell's patience has Colorado State on verge of a breakthrough
- Agent's Take: Why 49ers can't afford not addressing All
- WNBA Finals preview, Aces vs. Liberty: Looking to bet? We've got you covered
- 'This Is Fine' Dog Creator Working on Video Game Starring the Beloved Meme
- No. 9 Oregon finally shores up, finds its championship form with road thrashing of Oregon State
Latest News
WNBA free agency: Storm sign former MVP Nneka Ogwumike in latest move of stellar offseason
LeBron James says playing with son Bronny on Lakers will be a 'dream come true'
LSU lucky to escape South Carolina, but Tigers facing deeper disconnect: What's not adding up?
WNBA trade grades: Sparks sign
Arkansas basketball recruiting: Ex
Winners and losers for Denver Broncos as they fall to 0