Many of the biggest names in women's basketball today grew up watching men play.
They sat glued to their family's TV during the NBA Finals and played pick up in jerseys emblazoned with"Jordan" or"Bryant."Women's basketball has exploded in popularity as young players such as Caitlin Clark smash records and the WNBA grows. And this month, fans will get a chance to watch the best of the best compete at the Paris Olympics.
“Historically the U.S. has dominated the space, but I think teams are getting closer to them," said Denise Dignard, general manager and executive vice-president of Canada Basketball's women's high performance program.The yet unnamed team — owned by Larry Tanenbaum's Kilmer Sports Ventures — will become the 14th entry in the league, following the Golden State Valkyries, who are slated to join next season.
The Canadian forward said she grew up with a Vince Carter Raptors jersey and started playing because her brother wanted to play. That critical time is something the Spaniard wants to be a part of. Arriving in Canada felt different than arriving anywhere else in the world, he explained. Aaliyah Edwards, of Kingston, Ont. , Bridget Carleton, of Chatham, Ont. , Laeticia Amihere, of Milton, Ont. , and Hamilton's Kia Nurse are all expected to join Team Canada for the Paris Olympics during a break in the league's schedule this month.
“I’ve had the privilege of playing professionally for 12 years and I’ve never had an avenue that allowed me to play in my own country," she said."I’m so excited about this next generation that will have an actual W-team that they can turn on the TV and see, or they can just hop in the car and go to a game.”
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