WNBA investigating 'hateful fan comments' after Clark-Reese incident
espn.comPublished: 5/19/2025
Summary
The WNBA is investigating reports of hateful fan comments directed at Angel Reese after an incident involving Caitlin Clark during their game on Saturday. The league expressed strong condemns for racism and discrimination in its statement. During the third quarter, Clark was fouled after a clear path to the basket, leading to a flagrant foul upgrade. Despite the fans' boos growing louder after Reese's subsequent foul shots, both players declined to comment or take heat. The WNBA, along with the players' association and Fever and Pacers teams, emphasized their commitment to creating safe and inclusive environments in basketball.