NBA panel highlights need to keep girls in sport beyond professional leagues
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson spoke at the NBA's Her Time To Play leadership panel held in Singapore, addressing the evolving landscape of women's sport. While leagues like the WPL and WNBA are experiencing significant growth, Jackson stressed that the real challenge lies earlier in the pipeline. She argued that retaining girls in sport long enough to develop into players, coaches, and leaders is the foundation of sustainable women's sport. For Jackson, building that future requires creating accessible and supportive spaces for girls well before they reach the professional level.
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