Fan Returns After DiJonai Carrington Complaint Is Ruled Unfounded in 4th Quarter

Q: What exactly did the courtside fan say to DiJonai Carrington that sparked a sudden removal before officials deemed the claim completely unfounded?

It is not known what the fan said. Multiple reports on the Sky-Valkyries game state that Carrington told officials a courtside fan had said something offensive, but neither the team, the arena, nor league officials publicly identified the remark, and broadcast footage did not capture the full exchange. What is publicly established is that security briefly escorted the fan away after Carrington’s complaint, then allowed him to return once officials determined the allegation was unfounded. A Valkyries official said the fan was cooperative, and another report said the Sky indicated he received a warning. So the precise comment that triggered the removal remains unverified and undisclosed. Any claim about the exact words would go beyond the available reporting.

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 13

A courtside fan was removed during the fourth quarter of the Sky-Valkyries game, then allowed back to his seat after arena officials deemed DiJonai Carrington’s complaint unfounded.
A Valkyries official told ClutchPoints the fan was cooperative, while the USA Network broadcast showed a stoppage as Chicago team security and arena security responded near the court.
The report said it remains unclear what Carrington alleged the fan said, and no public evidence of misconduct by the fan was cited.
The incident added to scrutiny around Carrington after a rough night in which she shot 1-for-9 and was described as having slapped two players across the face.