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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to Retire at the End of 2026

2026-09-04T10:34:22.746-05:00

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Following seven successful years as the first-ever Commissioner of the WNBA, Cathy Engelbert has informed the league of her decision to retire, effective at the end of this year, it was announced today by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

“Cathy has presided over the WNBA through the most significant period of growth in the league’s 30-year history,” said Silver. “We are grateful for Cathy’s leadership and unwavering commitment to the advancement of women’s basketball.”

Engelbert’s tenure as WNBA Commissioner has been marked by unprecedented growth. Under her leadership, the league has seen exponential increases in viewership and historic highs have been reached in digital engagement, game attendance, League Pass subscribers, merchandise sales, corporate partnership revenues and franchise valuations.

Engelbert directed the WNBA’s most substantial franchise expansion to date – from 12 to 18 teams by 2030 – and helped negotiate the most transformative media rights and collective bargaining agreements in league history, leading to historic salary increases and benefits for WNBA players.

“After more than seven years at the WNBA and more than 40 total years in business, I have made the decision to retire as WNBA Commissioner,” said Engelbert. “In 2019, I had the privilege of being appointed the league’s first commissioner and to lead a league with enormous potential yet untapped awareness and significant undervaluation. Over the years, it has been amazing to watch WNBA players thrive and lead the massive cultural surge around women’s sports.”

In 2020, her first full season as commissioner, Engelbert oversaw the creation of the WNBA ‘Wubble’ in Bradenton, Florida, which allowed the league to play a season amid the COVID pandemic. In 2021, she introduced the in-season WNBA Commissioner’s Cup presented by Coinbase and in 2025, expanded the regular-season schedule to a then-record 44 games and to a record 50-game schedule beginning with the 2027 season.

In 2022, Engelbert led a $75 million capital raise – the largest-ever investment round in women's sports – to fund long-term growth initiatives, including marketing and fan engagement, upgrading the WNBA’s digital products and distribution, and growing the league’s footprint internationally. She also introduced an airline charter program for teams and players to travel privately to all games, a first for women’s professional team sports in the U.S.

Engelbert continued, “I retire knowing we have built something bigger, stronger and more enduring than we could have imagined. I am grateful to the WNBA and NBA team owners and staff, players, investors, fans and the powerhouse league office staff, who believed in what this league could become. I retire with immense gratitude and tremendous optimism for the future of the WNBA, with the best yet to come.”

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WNBA Coach of the Month, August - Natalie Nakase (Golden State)

2026-09-02T16:52:33.113-05:00

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WNBA Coach of the Month Natalie Nakase guided the Golden State Valkyries to a 10-2 record in August.

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WNBA Rookie of the Month for August: Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx

2026-09-02T16:46:33.062-05:00

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WNBA Rookie of the Month for August:

Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx averaged 20.6 PPG, 4.3 RPG and 6.5 APG

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WNBA Players of the Month for August: Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever) and A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces)

2026-09-02T16:41:12.077-05:00

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WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for August: Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever averaged 28.9 PPG, 1.9 RPG and 3.1 APG.

WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month for August: A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces averaged 25.0 PPG, 8.8 RPG and 2.1 BPG.

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2026 WNBA Players of the Week - Angel Reese and Veronica Burton - Week 14

2026-09-01T13:23:06.849-05:00

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Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream averaged 14.0 ppg, 17.7 rpg and 3.7 apg (Eastern Conference Player of the Week).

Veronica Burton of the Golden State Valkyries averaged 11.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg and 8.8 apg (Western Conference Player of the Week).

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Players Era announces 2026 Players Era Women’s Basketball Showcase in Las Vegas

2026-08-31T10:44:08.418-05:00

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Players Era, the premier college sports event operator, today announced the tournament matchups and ticket information for the 2026 Players Era Women’s Basketball Showcase. The two-day marquee event will take place Saturday, Dec. 19, and Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. All six tournament games will air live on ESPN and ESPN2.

Tickets for the 2026 Players Era Women’s Basketball Showcase, starting at $109, will be available as All-Tournament Passes, granting fans access to all six games across both sessions at Michelob ULTRA Arena. School, AXS and MGM Rewards pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale starting Thursday, Sept. 3 at 12 p.m. CT at AXS.com.

The showcase features six of the top programs in women’s college basketball: South Carolina, Notre Dame, USC, Texas, UCLA and Duke. Bringing six likely Sweet 16+ contenders together under one roof in a single weekend, the showcase creates an early season competitive atmosphere rivaling post-season play. Anchoring the marquee schedule are instant-classic rivalries and high-stakes rematches, including a National Title rematch between South Carolina and UCLA, a Final Four rematch between Texas and UCLA, and a blockbuster clash between Notre Dame and USC featuring the two best players in the country, Hannah Hidalgo and JuJu Watkins.

“We’re happy to be back in the Players Era Women’s Championship for another year,” said UCLA Women’s Head Basketball Coach Cori Close. “We’re excited for rematches with South Carolina and Texas, and the opportunity to play some elite competition at this exceptional event. It will be the premier non-conference tournament and have a lot of eyeballs with some great programs going head-to-head. We’re honored to be back!”

University of South Carolina Women’s Head Basketball Coach Dawn Staley said, “We are excited to be back for the second year of the Players Era Women’s Championship with an expanded field. From elite matchups on the court, to great accommodations and opportunities for our team and our fans off it, it will be great to get back to Las Vegas and a full weekend highlighting women’s basketball.”

In addition to elite on-court action, the event marks a landmark investment in the future of women’s sports by offering a seven-figure NIL financial pool for the single event, one of the largest in women’s college sports history.

2026 Players Era Women’s Basketball Showcase Schedule

Session 1 – Saturday, December 19, 2026

5 p.m. CT (ESPN2): No. 3 Duke vs. No. 8 Texas
7:30 p.m. CT (ESPN): No. 13 UCLA vs. No. 1 South Carolina
10 p.m. CT (ESPN): No. 16 Notre Dame vs. No. 5 USC

Session 2 – Sunday, December 20, 2026

4 p.m. CT (ESPN): No. 8 Texas vs. No. 13 UCLA
6:30 p.m. CT (ESPN): No. 16 Notre Dame vs. No. 1 South Carolina
9 p.m. CT (ESPN): No. 5 USC vs. No. 3 Duke

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Texas Women’s Basketball to return to Players Era Showcase

2026-08-31T10:37:15.865-05:00

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The Texas women’s basketball team will return to Las Vegas for the Players Era Women’s Basketball Showcase Dec. 19-20 at Michelob ULTRA Arena inside Mandalay Bay Players Era announced today.

The Longhorns will take on Duke on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 5:00 p.m. CT on ESPN2 and battle UCLA on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 4:00 p.m. CT on ESPN. Times are subject to change.

The full field for the event includes Texas, South Carolina, Notre Dame, USC, UCLA and Duke.

The 2025-26 season was historic for Texas women’s basketball as they advanced to the Final Four for a second straight season for the first time since 1987. Texas captured the 2026 SEC Tournament Championship and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season. Texas finished the season with an overall record of 35-4. The Longhorns won a nation-leading 16 games over ranked opponents, including four wins over top-5 teams and six wins over top-10 teams.

Session 1 – Saturday, December 19, 2026

5 p.m. CT (ESPN2): No. 3 Duke vs. No. 8 Texas
7:30 p.m. CT (ESPN): No. 13 UCLA vs. No. 1 South Carolina
10 p.m. CT (ESPN): No. 16 Notre Dame vs. No. 5 USC

Session 2 – Sunday, December 20, 2026

4 p.m. CT (ESPN): No. 8 Texas vs. No. 13 UCLA
6:30 p.m. CT (ESPN): No. 16 Notre Dame vs. No. 1 South Carolina
9 p.m. CT (ESPN): No. 5 USC vs. No. 3 Duke

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Introducing the new WNBA Finals Logo

2026-08-30T13:08:34.206-05:00

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On this date 30 years ago – August 30, 1997 – the first WNBA Championship was played. Today, we honor that magical beginning while also boldly looking ahead to a limitless future.

The striking, new WNBA Finals logo is a timeless identity designed to represent the league’s championship stage for years to come. From the iconic Logowoman and dramatic championship trophy, to custom lettering inspired by the speed and intensity of championship basketball, here’s a closer look at the elements behind the powerful, new WNBA Finals logo.

Logowoman: The iconic WNBA logowoman serves as an immediate identifier, connecting the overarching league brand to the Finals.
Wordmark: Custom lettering built with an emphasis on speed, intensity, and a dynamic presence that reflects the energy of championship basketball.
Trophy: The WNBA duo-toned championship trophy representing the ultimate goal every team is competing to claim.
Year ’26: The year dramatically marks each Finals as a distinct moment in WNBA history, creating an identity that evolves with every new champion.

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Texas Women’s Basketball to play in Lone Star Series in Fort Worth

2026-08-28T03:48:52.070-05:00

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The Texas women’s basketball team will participate in the Wild Horse Sports Lone Star Series including games against Ohio State and TCU at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

Wild Horse Sports Management today announced the launch of LS² | Lone Star Series (pronounced “LS Squared”), a new women’s college basketball platform featuring three games across two Sundays at Dickies Arena during the 2026–27 season.

The inaugural series will feature Texas, Ohio State, TCU and Utah State. The LS² name, short for Lone Star Series, reflects the platform’s Texas-centered identity and its mission to elevate women’s college basketball through premier in-state and national matchups.

The inaugural LS² schedule will begin Sunday, November 22, 2026, with the Women’s Funkytown Showdown at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The doubleheader will be headlined by Texas and Ohio State, with TCU and Utah State meeting in the opening game.

The series will resume at Dickies Arena on Sunday, December 6, 2026, when Texas and TCU meet in the Women’s Battle for Texas.

“In creating our schedule for this season Wild Horse Sports provided us two tremendous opportunities to compete in the state of Texas in the Fort Worth area,” Texas Head Coach Vic Schaefer said. “Some of our fans don’t have the opportunity to get to Austin very often, so it was really an easy decision, especially with the chance to play two great opponents in Ohio State and TCU. Two well coached teams always in the Top 25, always in the NCAA tournament. Adding these two games along with our existing elite games, it’s another very difficult non-conference schedule.

Women’s Funkytown Showdown

Texas vs. Ohio State

Sunday, November 22, 2026

Dickies Arena — Fort Worth, Texas

Women’s Battle for Texas

Texas vs. TCU

Sunday, December 6, 2026

Dickies Arena — Fort Worth, Texas

Broadcast information, game times, ticket release details and additional event programming will be announced at a later date.

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Texas Women’s Basketball to host UCLA for exhibition game

2026-08-26T18:17:10.220-05:00

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The Texas women's basketball team will host UCLA in Nyle Maxwell's Lonestar Showcase on Oct. 25, at the H-E-B Center, at Cedar Park, the schools announced on August 24.

The Longhorns and Bruins met twice in the 2025-26 season. No. 4 Texas beat No. 3 UCLA on Nov. 26 in the Player's Era Championship first game. No. 2 UCLA bested No. 3 Texas in the national semifinal on April 3. The Bruins went on to claim the 2026 NCAA Championship with a victory over South Carolina.

Texas and UCLA have played 15 times in their history with Texas holding an 8-7 series advantage. Prior to the two meetings in the 2025-26 season the teams last played on March 24, 2021 in the second round of the NCAA tournament with Texas winning to advance to the Sweet 16.

The 2025-26 season was historic for Texas women's basketball as they advanced to the Final Four for a second straight season for the first time since 1987. Texas captured the 2026 SEC Tournament Championship and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season. Texas finished the season with an overall record of 35-4. The Longhorns won a nation-leading 16 games over ranked opponents, including four wins over top-5 teams and six wins over top-10 teams.

Tickets will be available for Texas women's basketball season ticket holders to purchase on Wednesday, Sept. 2 and open to the general public on Friday, Sept. 4.

A limited amount of season tickets for the upcoming women's basketball season are available and can be purchased by clicking here.

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Texas Women’s Basketball signs Jayda Clark

2026-08-26T18:13:19.608-05:00

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University of Texas women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer announced the signing of Jayda Clark today.

Clark, a 6'0" guard from Perth, Australia, has played in the WNBL professional league in Australia for the past two years. Clark helped the Warwick Senators to the 2026 NBL1 West Championship. Clark was named the 2026 Youth Player of the Year and 2026 Warwick Senators NBL1 Women’s MVP.

Clark has extensive experience representing Australia in international competition. She has played in the 2023 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup, 2022 FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup and 2022 FIBA U16 Women’s Asian Championship.

In her last WNBL game Clark scored 36 points and connected on eight 3-pointers. She added five assists and five rebounds. Earlier in the season for the Warwick Senators, Clark poured in 33 points with seven rebounds and four assists.

“Longhorn Nation help us welcome Jayda Clark to our Women’s Basketball Longhorn Family,” Texas Head Coach Vic Schaefer said. “We are thrilled to add such a great young lady and her family as well as a tremendous player to our program. Jayda has been playing in the WNBL Professional League in Australia for the past two years and she is coming to us after having a great season this year having scored 36 points in her last game. Jayda will bring experience and the ability to score the basketball at all three levels. She is a veteran player with size and strength at the guard position being able to play multiple positions.”

“I’m super excited to be joining Texas,” Clark said. “They’re a very successful program with an elite coaching staff and elite players. I’m looking forward to learning and getting better everyday.”

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2026 WNBA Players of the Week - Angel Reese and A'ja Wilson - Week 13

2026-08-26T03:06:37.981-05:00

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Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream averaged 24.0 ppg, 11.3 rpg and 4.7 apg (Eastern Conference Player of the Week).

A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces averaged 24.7 ppg, 8.0 rpg and 1.7 bpg (Western Conference Player of the Week).

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WNBA Statement on Nneka Ogwumike's Retirement

2026-08-19T13:41:18.952-05:00

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued the following statement regarding Nneka Ogwumike’s retirement announcement:

“There is no telling the story of the WNBA’s recent growth and evolution without Nneka Ogwumike. Her extraordinary career has been defined not only by excellence, but by the way she has led and lifted those around her. She is a champion and MVP, one of the most accomplished players of all time, and a fierce competitor who has represented the very best our game has to offer. For 15 seasons, Nneka has led with grace and conviction, competed with an unmistakable spark, and carried herself with a generosity and thoughtfulness that have earned the admiration of everyone across our game.

“Nneka will retire at the end of this season leaving the WNBA much better than she found it — a testament not only to the player she has been, but to the person and leader she is. I have been fortunate to work closely with Nneka over the years and have been inspired by her passion and unwavering commitment to the players. It has been a privilege to watch her remarkable journey, and while there is still more basketball to be played this season, we congratulate her on an extraordinary career and look forward to celebrating her in the months ahead.”

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2026 WNBA Players of the Week - Olivia Miles and Caitlin Clark - Week 12

2026-08-18T13:59:57.337-05:00

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Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx averaged 18.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg and 7.5 apg (Western Conference Player of the Week).

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever averaged 25.7 ppg, 3.3 rpg and 9.7 apg (Eastern Conference Player of the Week).

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2026 WNBA Players of the Week - Shakira Austin and Kayla McBride - Week 11

2026-08-11T16:31:12.925-05:00

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Shakira Austin of the Washington Mystics averaged 22.3 ppg, 11.7 rpg and 2.3 bpg (Eastern Conference Player of the Week).

Kayla McBride of the Minnesota Lynx averaged 24.3 ppg, 1.7 rpg and 1.0 spg (Western Conference Player of the Week).

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WNBA Coach of the Month for July: Stephanie White (Indiana Fever)

2026-08-05T13:51:22.977-05:00

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WNBA Coach of the Month: Stephanie White guided the Indiana Fever to an 8-2 record in July.

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WNBA Rookie of the Month for July: Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx

2026-08-05T12:43:40.627-05:00

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WNBA Rookie of the Month:

Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx averaged 20.8 PPG, 4.6 RPG and 6.0 APG.

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WNBA Players of the Month for July: Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever) and A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces)

2026-08-05T12:14:55.255-05:00

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WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month: Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever averaged 27.2 PPG, 2.8 APG and 1.2 SPG.

WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month: A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces averaged 28.3 PPG, 10.6 RPG and 1.9 BPG.

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2026 WNBA Players of the Week - Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson - Week 10

2026-08-04T12:58:01.023-05:00

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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever averaged 25.7 ppg, 5.0 rpg and 9.0 apg (Eastern Conference Player of the Week).

A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces averaged 32.3 ppg, 12.0 rpg and 4.7 apg (Western Conference Player of the Week).

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Baylor WBB’s Opponents Announced for Paradise Jam

2026-08-02T12:47:04.480-05:00

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Baylor women’s basketball will face Penn State and either Seton Hall or South Florida in the 2026 Paradise Jam, as announced Thursday morning by Basketball Travelers.

The Bears begin play in the Reef Division on Nov. 27 against Penn State, at 4:30 p.m. CT, at the University of the Virgin Islands’ Elridge Wilburn Blake Sports & Fitness Center. South Florida and Seton Hall will follow at 7 p.m. CT on the other side of the division bracket.

The third-place game will be played the following day, Nov. 28, at 4:30 p.m. CT, with the division championship game set for 7 p.m. CT.

Awaiting Baylor in the opening round is a Penn State team that finished the 2025-26 season with an 11-18 record and a 4-14 mark in Big Ten play. The two programs have met just three times previously, with the most recent matchup coming during Baylor's first national championship run in 2004-05.

While Baylor has never met Seton Hall, the Bears are 4-0 all-time against South Florida. The teams' most recent meeting came at the 2023 West Palm Beach Invitational, where BU earned a 73-50 victory during Nicki Collen's third season in Waco.

Fan packages for the event are available through Basketball Travelers and include options at the Westin, Hampton Inn and Emerald Beach. Each package includes a king-bed room, one all-tournament pass per person, one transportation pass per person and a welcome gift.

The tournament’s other divisions include Little Rock, Tennessee Tech, Grambling State and Colorado State in the Harbor Division and Air Force, Texas Tech, Xavier and Santa Clara in the Island Division.

Each game will be streamed live on ESPN+.

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WNBA to Launch Replay Center Beginning with 2027 Season

2026-07-27T14:59:50.222-05:00

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Saturday, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced that it will launch centralized Replay Center operations at the start of the 2027 WNBA season, marking a significant advancement in the league’s continued investment in officiating, competitive integrity, and the overall game experience.

Leveraging the NBA’s state-of-the-art Replay Center in Secaucus, N.J., the WNBA Replay Center will serve as the centralized hub for all reviewable replay situations during WNBA games. Utilizing advanced replay technology and a centralized review process, the WNBA Replay Center will provide on-court officials with immediate access to multiple camera angles, along with support from replay officials and staff in Secaucus, helping them make more accurate and efficient decisions when reviewing plays.

“As the WNBA continues its extraordinary growth, we’re committed to investing in every aspect of the game, including the technology and resources that support players, teams, and officials,” said Head of WNBA League Operations Bethany Donaphin. “Leveraging the NBA’s state-of-the-art Replay Center is an important step in the continued evolution of our game. It allows us to enhance the consistency and efficiency of replay reviews while embracing innovations that strengthen the competition and deliver the best possible experience for all our stakeholders.”

The WNBA Replay Center will be directly connected to every WNBA arena, creating a seamless, high-speed replay workflow between the court and the Replay Center. When a play is eligible for review under WNBA playing rules, broadcast and in-arena camera angles will be transmitted instantaneously to the Replay Center, where replay personnel will identify the most conclusive views and provide them to the officiating crew on the floor. Additional support from replay personnel, WNBA League Operations leadership, and rotating officials will also be available whenever necessary to assist on-court officials throughout the review process.

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