Disparities at the NCAA women’s basketball tournament stirs controversy on social media

On Thursday, March 18, 2021, Stanford performance coach Ali Kershner posted side-by-side photos of the weight training facilities available at the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.

While the men have access to a full weight room, the women are currently making do with dumbbells and yoga mats.

After Kershner’s photos went viral on social media, the NCAA issued a statement, explaining that “limited space” had played a role in the lack of women’s equipment and that the organization is “actively working to enhance existing resources.”