Basketball star Leah Mandeville thought losing weight would solve all her problems on the court and in the game of love; but even though she is getting thinner, her troubles seem to be getting bigger.
Traces the development of women's basketball, from its beginning in the 1890s through the formation of the Women's National Basketball Association in 1997.
Describes the life and basketball career of the young woman who won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics and went on to play in the Women's National Basketball Association.
Relates the history of basketball from the 1890s to today, including discussion of prominent teams, women's teams, and the National Basketball Association.
