Bethany Donaphin, who rose from playing basketball on New York blacktops to become the WNBA's Head of League Operations, is leading a new initiative titled 'Line Em Up', designed to enhance access and representation for girls in the sport. This initiative features the painting of the WNBA three-point line in orange on park courts nationwide, with its launch marked by an event at Brooklyn Bridge Park. This effort seeks to inspire young girls by providing them with more opportunities and visibility in basketball, addressing challenges Donaphin faced during her early career.
Donaphin expressed her excitement about the initiative, stating, "It's just further evidence of the way that we want to connect with young girls who are inspired by the WNBA."
The new initiative aims to eliminate challenges faced by young girls in basketball, making the sport more accessible and representative for them.
The unveiling event featured engaging activities, celebrating the community and involving local basketball organizations to promote the WNBA's outreach.
Alan Fleisher emphasized the importance of the initiative by saying, "It's fantastic to see the WNBA making an effort to connect with the younger generation."
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