“This $$$ narrative with the W vs. NCAA is sooooooo tired,” DiJonai Carrington wrote after Olivia Miles chose to remain playing college basketball rather than entering the 2025 WNBA draft. Mathematically, Miles will earn more money this year in NIL deals and salary, and also get a better salary in the WNBA next year. So that really incited the NIL vs. WNBA debate, but Carrington shut it down and highlighted that NIL deals in the professional world are just called endorsements.
Carrington has been an active part in the battle for WNBA players to get higher salaries. She, along with Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky, indicated on Reese’s podcast, “Unapologetically Angel,” that the players are fully ready to sit out games if the WNBA doesn’t meet their terms. The league and the players’ union are in contact, and changes are expected to happen from next year onwards. According to Sportico, Carrington was the WNBPA union rep for the Connecticut Sun last season before being traded to Dallas, where she will team up with Paige Bueckers and try to resurrect the franchise.
So, while we know about her efforts to champion women’s basketball, let’s get to know more about her personal life beyond the court, about her faith and beliefs, and about her childhood.
What is DiJonai Carrington’s ethnicity? Where is she from?
DiJonai Carrington is never one to stay silent, especially when it comes to speaking out against inequality. While her full ethnic background hasn’t been publicly detailed, it is widely recognized that Carrington is African American, and she embraces that identity with pride. Carrington even faced discrimination from an Uber driver whom she exposed on live video.
Carrington earned undergraduate degrees from Stanford University in African American Studies and Psychology, reflecting both her intellect and deep connection to her culture. She was born in San Diego, California on January 8, 1998, to Vickie and Darren Carrington. Her father played in the NFL for five teams in his career that lasted eight seasons.
Which religion does DiJonai Carrington follow?
Carrington is a devoted Christian, and Bible study is a big part of her life beyond the court. “The first thing I do is watch a sermon or do my Bible study, and so, that definitely helps to keep me grounded with the craziness of this world and the craziness of especially social media right now,” She said in an interview with CBS Sports last year. It seems she is a big believer in God and thanks him every time she gets a shot right, which she has done quite consistently over the last few years.
Carrington is not just the reigning WNBA Most Improved Player but also a certified game-changer. Her scoring and rebounding numbers have climbed every single season, matching her hustle and heart. And let’s not forget — in her four years with the Connecticut Sun, Carrington helped power the squad to three WNBA Semifinals and a Finals appearance.
Which high school did DiJonai Carrington attend?
After being born in San Diego, Carrington attended the Horizon Christian Academy in San Diego. Since she attended a private christian school, its safe for us to assume she is a devoted Christian. Her school career was no joke either, scoring over 2,000 career points while averaging 18.8 points, 13.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.5 steals per game. She was a five-star recruit and was ranked the 34th-best player in the 2016 class by ESPN HoopGurl.
DiJonai Carrington evidently has her faith rooted in Christianity, and with that belief comes a bucket load of talent. Carrington is poised to take the Dallas Wings to the next level, and her constantly improving talent, to go with her unshakeable faith, makes her a player to watch out for in 2025.
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