Idaho police investigating racist behavior towards the Utah women’s basketball team found an audio recording with a clearly audible racial slur. The Coeur d’Alene Police Department is still determining the context to assess potential legal violations.

By the Numbers
  • 35 hours of video evidence collected from businesses
  • Multiple instances of the racial slur recorded
Yes, But

The city of Coeur d’Alene, where the incident occurred, has a predominantly White population, with Black residents comprising less than 1%.

State of Play
  • Police investigating to determine if a law violation occurred
  • Utah women’s basketball team relocated to a hotel in Spokane after the incident
What's Next

Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident and its context, working with the NCAA on addressing the location concerns for teams in similar situations.

Bottom Line

The discovery of the audio recording of a racial slur aimed at the Utah women’s basketball team highlights the ongoing challenges of racism in sports, prompting the need for swift and appropriate action to address such behavior.