Nancy Lieberman, coach of the Texas Legends in the NBA Development League, has played in both men's and women's professional basketball leagues. She played professionally until she was 50 years old.This article from ESPN asks the question, "Can women play with the men?"
http://w.espn.go.com/espnw/news-opinion/6495612/women-pro-sports-women-play-men
Women have come a long way from Title IX, but girls and young women still need to see strong female role models in all kinds of activities. Women should participate in coaching, playing, cheering, wherever they fit best!
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Photo comes from the ESPN website - credit O. Kitsinger
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