Natalie Sago has been selected as one of the referees for the NBA playoffs, marking her as the third woman to achieve this honor. She expressed her excitement and commitment to inspire future generations of female referees.
Playoff officials are selected, the league said, "based on key criteria assessed throughout the season: NBA Referee Operations grades and rankings, play-calling accuracy and team rankings." Further evaluations take place after each playoff round. "It's such an honor," Sago said. "I couldn't be more excited and ready to just put on a performance for the other women coming behind me and all the young little girls that are going to be watching the playoffs."
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Natalie Sago is a referee selected for the NBA playoffs, making her the third woman to officiate in this capacity, which highlights the increasing representation of women in sports officiating.
Referees for the NBA playoffs are selected based on their performance grades, play-calling accuracy, and team rankings, with further evaluations after each playoff round.
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