Rezball rising: Native American girls take the court.(Feature Story)(Cover story)

Know Your World Extra | November 17, 2006| | Copyright

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"Rezball," or basketball, has long been popular on Native American reservations. However, some within the Native American community are concerned that the relative isolation of reservation life prevents young athletes from accessing the opportunities they need to build skills and attract recognition. The Native Stars Basketball (NSB) team was formed to encourage girls to play together and enter competitions.

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