Women's Hoops Blog

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Thursday, January 15, 2004

In rules news, FIBA has decided to switch to the 28.5 ball for the Olympics and international competition. Many international players who grew up using the 29.5 ball -- and who say it's actually easier to shoot -- won't be happy.

The NCAA, meanwhile, has decided to postpone its decision about whether to move the three-point line back and widen the lane. The basketball rules committees had recommended the changes, but the executive committee turned them down pending further review.