NCAA Corrects Women's Tournament 3-Point Line Error, Apologizes for Oversight

The NCAA has fixed the uneven 3-point lines at the women's basketball tournament in Portland, attributing the mistake to human error and vowing to improve quality control.

• The NCAA acknowledged a 'human error' led to uneven 3-point lines, with one side being nine inches shorter, at the women's basketball tournament in Portland.
• Stanford's head coach Tara VanDerveer criticized the NCAA for the oversight, highlighting its potential impact on game outcomes.
• The error, unnoticed for five games, was corrected overnight before the Elite Eight match between USC and UConn.
• The NCAA has inspected other tournament venues, confirming that all other court markings are accurate.
• The NCAA has pledged to work with suppliers and vendors to establish additional quality control measures to prevent future errors.

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