Liz Cambage

Liz Cambage has denied calling Nigerian players “monkeys” during a practice match while playing for the Opals last year. Video footage of the game surfaced ...

“I was hit in the face and pushed to the ground but I walked away. “I did not use the racial slur towards the Nigerian team that has been circulating. The recount of what took place is inaccurate and misleading.

Sparks center Liz Cambage pushed back Sunday against a report from an Australian news outlet that she directed a racial slur toward the Nigerian women's ...

But in December, Cambage posted on social media part of an email from Basketball Australia asking her if she wanted to be considered for the World Cup squad, and Cambage said she had "zero interest." "We had some conversations internally -- ownership, some of our players, management -- and made the decision that Liz would be a welcome part of our team," Fisher said. Cambage concluded her Instagram statement on Sunday by saying she has "taken responsibility and accountability for my involvement in what occurred. Because of her extensive past with USA Basketball, though, Nneka was denied a chance to play with Nigeria, in accordance with FIBA regulations, and Chiney opted not to play. "Quite frankly, we talked about it before she came to the team. Cambage signed as a free agent with the Sparks in February, and she is currently averaging 15.6 points and 5.9 rebounds. Basketball Australia conducted an independent review of Cambage's conduct during the scrimmage with Nigeria, and it announced in November that she would receive a formal reprimand but would not be fined or suspended. In her Instagram post on Sunday, Cambage wrote, "After I unintentionally fouled a Nigerian player on court, I was then physically assaulted by this player on the sideline of my bench. As Cambage walked to the bench after being subbed out, that same Nigerian player came up behind Cambage and punched her in the temple. A day later, she withdrew from the Australian national team, citing mental health concerns, and she didn't play in the Tokyo Olympics. It was then that Cambage is alleged to have made the derogatory remarks. I did not use the racial slur toward the Nigerian team that has been circulating."

WNBA star Liz Cambage is accused of directing a racial slur toward members of the Nigerian national team during a scrimmage.

“It breaks my heart to announce I’m withdrawing from the Olympics, but I think it’s best for the Opals and myself.” “I was on the court. “That was another thing to cut deep, for her to do that and not show any remorse at all.” “Relying on daily medication to control my anxiety is not the place I want to be right now. “That’s what I recall, the term monkeys, yes. She was allegedly seen elbowing one opposing player in the head and slapping another.