‘I Hope Someone … Cuts Your Head Off’: Caitlin Clark Fans Send Shocking Flood of Racist Attacks Toward Dijonai Carrington Over Foul to the Eye

Connecticut Sun player DiJonai Carrington has speedily emerged as one of the WNBA’s rising stars. However, Carrington recently shared with the public a disturbing glimpse into the backlash she’s faced at the hands of Caitlin Clark fans over the last few weeks. Known for her on-court prowess, Carrington earned the “Most Improved Player” honor in her fourth season, and she recently took to social media to reveal some of the hateful messages she’s received from Clark’s fan base. Some of Caitlin Clark’s fans have targeted Dijonai Carrington with threats to cause her bodily harm and assault her with racial slurs. (Photos by Justin Casterline/Getty Images; Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) Taking to her Instagram Story on Thursday, Sept. 26, she posted a threatening email she received that included a racial slur and the violent threat of sexual assault. The email read, “Worthless n—ga b—ch I hope someone r-pes you and cuts your head off.” In response, Carrington captioned, “Can’t make ts up. Sent to my email. Yall need Jesus fr.” DiJonai Carrington shares a graphic email on her IG story.We need to protect WNBA players better. pic.twitter.com/ZK03bQdUcO— Xavier Hunter (@_XavierHunter) September 25, 2024 The post, which has since expired, prompted widespread concern....