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    The spherical inflated ball used in men’s basketball measures 29.5 inches (76 cm) in circumference and weighs 22 ounces (624 grams); the women’s ball is 28.5 inches (72 cm) in circumference and weighs 20 ounces (567 grams). Its covering is leather or composition.

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    The spherical inflated ball used in men’s basketball measures 29.5 inches (76 cm) in circumference and weighs 22 ounces (624 grams); the women’s ball is 28.5 inches (72 cm) in circumference and weighs 20 ounces (567 grams). Its covering is leather or composition.

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