Indiana Congressman Jim Banks has sent a letter to the WNBA expressing concern over the treatment of Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark by opponents. Banks criticized the league for not curbing 'excessive physical targeting' of specific players, referencing incidents involving Clark like a hip check by Chennedy Carter. He emphasized that such actions should not be tolerated and could lead to injuries.
Caitlin Clark: Indiana congressman demands action over 'excessive attack' on Fever rookie in letter to WNBA https://t.co/o6zsvpKL6N https://t.co/rrtF8zhoTM
From @TheAthletic: An Indiana congressman is calling out the WNBA for opponents’ treatment of Caitlin Clark. Congressman Jim Banks, a Republican, called Chennedy Carter’s hip check of Clark an “excessive attack” and said Angel Reese cheered her on. https://t.co/bSWkFahRlI https://t.co/sGoqpMf1W6
Indiana Congressman Jim Banks is criticizing the WNBA for how opponents are treating Caitlin Clark in a letter to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. “It was a cheap shot that could have resulted in an injury and should not be tolerated.” More ⤵️ https://t.co/bWAIHDbzn6 https://t.co/ylOHxNL7oM
Congressman Jim Banks (R, IN-3) sent the WNBA a letter Tuesday to ask how the league will curb “excessive physical targeting of specific players,” namely Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark. https://t.co/9IguizhHXZ
Indiana Congressman Jim Banks sends letter to WNBA asking about punishments for 'excessive attack' on Caitlin Clark https://t.co/nBRkrIpVNF https://t.co/OKeUm0BxZQ