Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Have you heard something about overinflated basketballs in women’s and men’s March Madness? And you’re wondering what’s up? We’re here to help.
The NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments have reached their respective Final Fours. But along the way, we’ve heard some complaints about basketballs, which some players and coaches wonder about: Did it affect shooting or ball-handling in 2023? Is this is a problem the NCAA needs to figure out before next year’s set of tournaments?
Let’s dive in all about the discussions: