""I couldn't be prouder. I was in the bubble when it got exposed, some of the differences. Now March Madness for the women is just normal now.""
""It was such a vast moment. But it was a little insulting at the time, and I'm grateful we have grown so much since then.""
The 2021 NCAA tournament revealed stark inequities between men's and women's facilities, leading to a backlash and increased popularity of women's sports. This year's women's Final Four features premium amenities, including influencer houses and a media day. UCLA coach Cori Close expressed pride in the progress made since the exposure of inequities. Players like Angela Dugalic reflected on the past, acknowledging the insulting nature of the disparities but appreciating the growth in women's sports since then.
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