Chennedy Carter refused to answer questions about Caitlin Clark during a post-game interview after committing a hard foul.
Yahoo! sports reports that the Chicago Sky guard knocked Clark to the ground during an entry play on Saturday (June 1).
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What exactly happened before the hard foul?
The incident occurred during the third quarter of the game. Carter kicked and Aliyah Boston waited to throw the ball inbounds to Clark. No. 7. The game replay shows Carter shouting a few words before taking a look at Caitlin, sending her to the ground.
The hit was ruled a personal foul without review, and Caitlin was awarded a free throw. She completed the basket, leading to a 71-70 victory over the Sky.
Although the Indiana Fever team emerged victorious, head coach Christie Sides plans to have the league review the game, according to Yahoo! Sports.
Carter, who scored a team-high 19 points, closed reporters’ questions about Caitlin.
How Chennedy Carter responded to the incident
When asked about Clark, No. 7 said: “Next question.” Later in the interview, she was asked again about the incident, but she declined to comment.
“I’m not answering any questions from Caitlin Clark,” Chennedy stated.
She was then asked what Caitlin said, and Carter stated that she didn’t “know what she said.” Additionally, she was asked if she said anything to Caitlin and Carter responded: “I said nothing.”
Chicago Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon interrupted and said: “That’s enough,” interrupting the exchange. She stated, “All they’re doing is competing.”
However, when Clark was asked about the hit she received from Chennedy, she responded by stating: “It’s a physical game. Make the free throw and then execute on offense.”
As reported by The Shadow RoomClark previously said she was getting “hammered” on the court by their opponents. Furthermore, she stated that the league’s referees left their competitors “(access) things.”
Caitlin said: “It’s hard, but that’s the truth. This is a very physical game and you will be under pressure, this is professional basketball.”
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