Utah Women's Basketball Team Faces Racial Hate Crimes During NCAA Tournament

The team relocates to Spokane for safety after being targeted with racial slurs in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; investigations are ongoing.

Members of the Utah women's basketball team were subjected to racial hate crimes, including being yelled racial slurs, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, during the NCAA tournament.
The team, originally staying in Coeur d'Alene due to lack of hotel space in Spokane, Washington, moved to a new hotel in Spokane following the incidents.
Utah's head coach Lynne Roberts and deputy athletics director Charmelle Green expressed shock and dismay at the incidents, highlighting the impact on the team's sense of safety.
Gonzaga University and the NCAA responded by assisting in relocating the team and condemning the hate speech, emphasizing the importance of safety and respect for all participants.
Investigations by local police and the FBI are ongoing, with no suspects identified yet; the incidents have sparked widespread condemnation and calls for accountability.