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Natalie Sago

Natalie Sago is a professional basketball referee in the NBA, recognizable by her jersey number 9. She holds the distinction of being the fifth woman to achieve the status of a full-time NBA referee.


May 24, 1989: Natalie Sago's Birth

On May 24, 1989, Natalie Sago was born. She would later become a professional basketball referee in the NBA.

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2007: College Softball at Jefferson College

In 2007, Natalie Sago began her college softball career at Jefferson College.

2009: Transfer to Drury University

In 2009, Natalie Sago transferred to Drury University to continue her college softball career.

2011: Graduation from Drury University

In 2011, Natalie Sago completed her college softball career, she graduated from Drury University.

November 15, 2018: Promotion to Full-Time NBA Referee

On November 15, 2018, Natalie Sago was promoted to a full-time member of the NBA's officiating staff, after serving as a non-staff referee and officiating in the NBA Gatorade League and WNBA.

2019: Father's Retirement from Basketball Officiating

In 2019, Natalie Sago's father, Dr. Shelton Sago, retired from officiating basketball for the Missouri State High School Activities Association after 35 years.