The NBA uses size 7 balls, while the WNBA uses size 6 balls. Those measure a minimum of 28.5 inches in circumference, an inch smaller than the NBA basketballs. They also weigh less at 20 ounces.

WNBA ball is smaller than NBA ball. With a circumference of 28.5 inches, the official WNBA ball's size is one inch smaller than the regulation size for the NBA, 29.5 inches.

WNBA vs. Unrivaled league ball: Dimensions, weight, and more The Wilson EVO NXT basketball in Unrivaled is the same size as the standard basketball, with a circumference of 29.5 inches and a ...

This spring, the WNBA has made its own change to the ball, but with little or no fanfare. "No, nothing at all," said Storm Coach Anne Donovan. ... a college ball, which is the same size, ...

While the small ball-big ball" debate has been quelled by the fact that FIBA, the international governing body for the sport of basketball, has adopted the use of the WNBA-size ball beginning in ...

This is a link to the FIBA rules which states (p.12) that the size of the ball must be of a maximum of 78 cm (30.7 inches) like you said and a minimum of 74.9 cm (29 1/2 inches), which is exactly ...

Truth be told, the main difference between the NBA and the WNBA is ball size and 3-point shot distance. While the NBA's 3-point shooters are pulling up behind a 23-foot, 9-inch ...

Sure, there are differences like 3-point line distance, ball size and style of play. But the game is the game, right? ... The WNBA is comprised of athletes who are at the top of their game.

The NBA uses size 7 balls, while the WNBA uses size 6 balls. Those measure a minimum of 28.5 inches in circumference, an inch smaller than the NBA basketballs. They also weigh less at 20 ounces.