There have only been two women who have scored a slam-dunk in the Women’s NCAA. Brian Palmer answered why dunking is so uncommon in Women’s basketball:

• Dunking requires considerable height and women are, on average, shorter than men.
• Even for equi-sized players men have a greater jumping ability than women.
• Dunking is dangerous – coaches advise against it because you could break your arm.

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Source: Slate