Chicago, IL – WNBA player Chennedy Carter and her team, the Chicago Sky, experienced harassment upon their arrival at their team hotel in Washington, D.C. A man singled out Carter while the team was getting off the bus before their game against the Mystics on Thursday, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.

The man, who remains unidentified, approached the team with a camera but was swiftly removed by the Sky’s security personnel, according to the team’s general manager, Jeff Pagliocca. Police were not involved in the incident, and the situation was resolved quickly.

Pagliocca mentioned that the man seemed to have targeted Carter specifically, although the exact reasons for his actions or how he located the team’s hotel remain unclear. The Sky reportedly travel with multiple security guards who accompany the players at all times for their safety.

The incident sparked outrage among the Sky players, with star Angel Reese expressing disgust at the individual’s behavior. Security measures were praised by Pagliocca for swiftly diffusing the situation and ensuring the players’ safety. However, both the Sky and Carter’s agency did not immediately respond to inquiries from the media.

This incident comes amid an ongoing controversy surrounding Carter, who recently made headlines for a flagrant foul on another player, Caitlin Clark, during a game. The contentious play has sparked discussions about sportsmanship and player behavior in the WNBA, with questions arising about whether Clark has been unfairly targeted by opponents.

The situation escalated to the point where an Indiana congressman wrote a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding an explanation for the treatment Clark has received in the league. The incident has drawn attention to the need for player safety and fair play in professional women’s basketball, raising important conversations about sports ethics and conduct.