Is it true that the wnba uses smaller basketballs and have lower rims on goals?
Of course not. The larger circumference rims just make the ball look smaller.
Smaller balls yes. Women’s balls have always been smaller, even in high school. Rims are same height though.
They use a soccer ball.
Slightly smaller and lighter basketball. Rim height is 10 feet. Rim diameter is the same as nba.Same as nba. 3 pt line is same as college...but shorter than nba....
Off topic...I have watched a few highlight reviews of wnba games...
Few things I noticed were the following:
Dribblers “carry-over”, and palm the ball.
Lots of “traveling”
Rebounding is a joke...the players don’t seem to be able to jump upwards very well. Their grip on a rebound seems tenuous.
Layups are very common. Very little defense in the key.
Players with ball seem to be allowed to slightly push the defender away.
Passing is good. Some of the 3 point shots look impressive.
Caitlin and others are good athletes and play very well.
I believe a local (small town or city)male all star high school team if playing full force would beat them easily. Still, it’s an OK game, no worse than an NBA drama and poser fest.
Rim height and size is the same in both leagues. Women use a ball that is an inch smaller in circumference and two ounces lighter.