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Why Officiating in the WNBA Lacks Accountability
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Officiating in the WNBA is no stranger to criticism— especially in the aftermath of Alyssa Thomas’ upgraded foul against Caitlin Clark. In this episode, Zena and Annie evaluate the current state of officiating in the WNBA and how it reaches a balance in the historically physical league. What do coaches and front offices think? What is the biggest flaw in officiating today? What is the solution going forward?
Also, the duo shares what has caught their eyes halfway through the WNBA season, the implications of Skylar Diggins’ Instagram stories, and which teams are trending up in the Sabreena Scale.
References:
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/oct/01/wnba-referees-controversy-finals
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