The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced the launch of a centralized replay center for the start of the 2027 season. The league already uses replay, but shifting to a centralized system aims to speed up and enhance the review process.
Enhancing the Game
A state-of-the-art replay center in Secaucus, N.J., has been used by the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2014. The WNBA will now use the same facility as its centralized hub for all reviewable game situations. The center will give on-court officials quick access to multiple camera angles and guidance from officials in New Jersey to make fast and accurate calls.
According to Bethany Donaphin, head of WNBA league operations, “As the WNBA continues its extraordinary growth, we’re committed to investing in every aspect of the game, including the technology and resources that support players, teams, and officials.” Donaphin added, “Leveraging the NBA’s state-of-the-art replay center is an important step in the continued evolution of our game. It allows us to enhance the consistency and efficiency of replay reviews while embracing innovations that strengthen the competition and deliver the best possible experience for all our stakeholders.”
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
