1 MIN AGO: WNBA Just Took an UNEXPECTED Action on DiJonai Carrington over Caitlin Clark’s EYE Injury
Female basketball star Djai Carrington has faced serious accusations after she allegedly poked Caitlyn Clark in the eye on purpose during the Connecticut Sun’s game one victory over the Indiana Fever. The incident occurred in the opening quarter of the WNBA playoffs’ first-round meeting, leaving Clark clearly in discomfort as she went down on the court, clutching her face.
The 22-year-old Indiana Fever sensation, who was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year this week, was later seen sporting a nasty-looking black eye following the Fever’s 93-69 defeat. However, Clark’s bruise appeared to have eased significantly as she spoke to the media on Tuesday. The young star is expected to play a key role again at Mohegan Sun Arena, where the Fever will attempt to level the series.
When asked for an update on her eye, Clark told reporters, “It feels good; it looks okay too. So I’m glad it wasn’t intentional by any means. You just watch the play; it wasn’t intentional.”
Clark’s personal rivalry with Carrington has been a key talking point in the WNBA this season, and some Fever fans even suggested that the eye poke was deliberate. However, Carrington claimed she was unaware that she had struck Clark at the time and would never knowingly injure an opponent. “I don’t even know why I would intend to hit anybody in the eye,” Carrington said. “That doesn’t even make sense to me, but no, I didn’t know I hit her.”
Carrington stressed that she is not the type of player to intentionally try to cause injury to rival players. “I guess I followed through and I hit her. Obviously, it’s never intentional; that’s not even the type of player that I am.”
Despite Carrington’s statements, fans are not buying it. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith was vocal about his frustration, calling the incident a “reckless poke” and criticizing the WNBA for not stepping in. He wasn’t alone; many fans, including Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy, joined in on social media, with Portnoy questioning why the WNBA allows players to wear long nails, suggesting they can turn into dangerous weapons on the court.
