A biography of the young woman who played at Stanford University and on the 1996 Olympic gold-medal basketball team and is now a member of the Portland Power women's professional basketball team.
Traces women's participation in basketball from the early days of this sport to the recent establishment of professional women's teams and profiles some of the players who have had key roles in advancing this sport.
Traces the history of women's basketball in the United States from the late nineteenth century to the early twenty-first, discussing the game's early development at women's colleges and its spread to high schools, industrial leagues, and professional teams.
Presents a biography of the star center of the WNBA's New York Liberty whose career highlights include winning the 1995 NCAA championship and the 1996 Olympic gold medal.
Covers the achievements of WNBA stars, including Sue Bird, Yolanda Griffin, Lisa Leslie, Dawn Stanley, and Cheryl Swoopes, discussing their basketball careers and Olympic success. Includes career statistics.
