Duke’s Toby Fournier’s dunks don’t define her (pre)game. But they do make a statement

Its presence, or rather common lack thereof, has been the punchline of jokes for detractors. The fact that someone who dunks is a novelty, especially as easily as the sophomore forward, has been used to criticize the women’s game. But for the sophomore All-ACC first-team forward, it’s always been a statement.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A dunk is a part of every Duke women’s basketball pregame. It’s been a part of Toby Fournier’s preparations almost every game since she was 14 years old.

Its presence, or rather common lack thereof, has been the punchline of jokes for detractors. The fact that someone who dunks is a novelty, especially as easily as the sophomore forward, has been used to criticize the women’s game. But for the sophomore All-ACC first-team forward, it’s always been a statement.