The female fan had already received an autograph on her chest from someone else, presumably a player on the team who had already walked by.

The game between Angel Reese's Sky and Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever drew an average of 2.7 million viewers, which made it the most watched WNBA game on ESPN platforms.

The Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever, despite a relative lack of success, have both risen to prominence over the last two WNBA seasons. That is because their budding stars, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, are two of the faces of the league.

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese thanked the WNBA and her team for their support as an investigation into verbal abuse directed at the 23-year-old during Saturday's loss to the Indiana Fever.

Caitlin Clark got off to a great start this WNBA season, posting a triple-double as she led the Indiana Fever to a dominant 93-58 win over Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky in the season opener. In the process she proved her draw to fans was no flash in the pan.

The WNBA announced on Sunday that it has opened an investigation into alleged "hateful" comments made by fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during the Indiana Fever's 93-58 win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday.

The WNBA started an investigation into alleged "hateful comments" made during the Indiana Fever's win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday afternoon.

The WNBA is investigating alleged racial comments directed at Angel Reese in the Sky’s game against the Fever.

As the Chicago Sky navigate a daunting early schedule, star Angel Reese finds herself amid more drama. Meanwhile, the New York Liberty already appear focused on defending their WNBA title. Reese and the Sky look to rebound from a rough opener when they host the Liberty on Thursday night.