NBA Names 36 Officials for Play-In and First Round Including Natalie Sago

The process underscores slow gains for women in a veteran-heavy job.

Overview

The NBA released a 36-person roster of referees for the play-in and first round Monday, confirming Natalie Sago's selection to postseason duty.
Sago is the third woman ever chosen for NBA playoff work, and her first game would be only the 12th playoff contest with a female official.
She and Jason Goldenberg are the only first-time selections on this year's crew.
The league says selections are based on Referee Operations grades, play-calling accuracy and team rankings, with officials re-evaluated after each round.
The roster mixes experience and new faces, with veteran Scott Foster returning after 262 career playoff games.