"NCAA Admits 9-Inch Shortage on Portland Women's Regional 3-Point Line"
The NCAA revealed that the 3-point line on the court used for the women’s basketball regionals in Portland, Oregon, was about 9 inches short of regulation at its apex due to a mistake by the court contractor, which went unnoticed for five games. The error was corrected before the UConn-USC game, but coaches expressed frustration and disappointment. The NCAA plans to establish additional quality control measures to prevent similar mistakes in the future. This incident adds to a series of controversies and off-the-court issues during the women's NCAA Tournament, including racial harassment, officiating controversies, and equipment-related incidents.
