Indiana Senator Jim Banks has called on WNBA star Angel Reese to issue an apology to the Indiana Fever fanbase after an investigation into claims of racial insults directed at Reese was concluded as “not substantiated.”
The investigation, which lasted 10 days, found no evidence to support the accusations that fans had hurled racial slurs at the player.
Reese had previously alleged that fans at a Fever game had subjected her to racist remarks, sparking an internal probe by the WNBA.
Following the investigation’s conclusion, Reese has not addressed the findings, leaving many questioning her response to the cleared allegations.
Banks, who has been vocal about the situation, stated that Reese’s failure to apologise reflects poorly on her and the ongoing dialogue around the incident.
“She accused the Indiana Fever fanbase of being racist, they investigated it, and said that the accusations were false,” Banks said in an interview with OutKick's Dan Dakich.
“The least she could do is apologise to our great state and the fans that show up to these games and say ‘I’m sorry, I was wrong.’ Obviously, she’s not going to do that," Banks continued.
Senator Banks also directed criticism at the WNBA and other prominent figures for their handling of the situation.
“Why isn’t the Indiana Fever apologising to their own fanbase for putting them through that?” he asked. “Those are awful allegations; they weren’t true, and the fans weren’t shouting racial slurs toward Angel Reese or opposing players. Where is Caitlin Clark? Where is the Indiana Fever? Where is the WNBA, saying that there shouldn’t have been an investigation?”
Banks’ remarks reflect a broader frustration over the handling of the controversy and the lack of accountability for the false allegations.
While the Fever and WNBA released brief statements affirming that the investigation found the accusations to be false, there has been little further comment from players, coaches, or other stakeholders within the league.
The WNBA announces that after investigating they found no racist comments from Indiana fans. Shocker, I know. Angel Reese lied. She’s Jussie Smollett with a worse shooting percentage. Still no comment on Brittney Griner’s blatant racism though. pic.twitter.com/KvLAiFvD5x
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) May 27, 2025
As the debate continues, the issue of accountability remains a focal point, with many fans and public figures calling for clarity and responsibility from all parties involved.
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