The WNBA opened its 30th season with some big games and an even bigger conversation about refereeing. League officiating leadership say this is a necessary adjustment period as the WNBA cleans up excessive physicality.
In a joint interview with Sports Illustrated on Thursday, WNBA head of league operations Bethany Donaphin, NBA senior vice president and head of referee development and training Monty McCutchen and WNBA head of referee development and performance Sue Blauch said they’re pleased with the new officiating task force and believe the league is heading in the right direction.
