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“Calls Fouls Much Quicker”: FIBA Brings Out Striking Observation From Ex-College Basketball Player About Lingering WNBA Concern

For months, one narrative has followed WNBA players in the lead-up to the FIBA World Cup: international play is more physical. However, for one former college basketball pro, that simply isn’t true, and her explanation brings the WNBA’s own officiating debate back under the spotlight.
“Calls Fouls Much Quicker”: FIBA Brings Out Striking Observation From Ex-College Basketball Player About Lingering WNBA Concern

“Calls Fouls Much Quicker”: FIBA Brings Out Striking Observation From Ex-College Basketball Player About Lingering WNBA Concern

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JUNE 16: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark 22 is guarded by Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey 3 on June 16, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire WNBA, Basketball Damen, USA JUN 16 Toronto Tempo at Indiana Fever EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon26061677 ©IMAGO/Icon Sportswire

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