As the anniversary of Title IX approaches, it’s difficult for many women to imagine a life without sports, and especially without trailblazers and icons like Lisa Leslie. Lisa was a “Title IX baby” who grew up to become one of the world’s most recognizable female athletes. Her athletic accomplishments include a stellar college career at USC, two-time WNBA champion, three-time WNBA MVP, eight-time WNBA all-star, and four-time Olympic gold medalist. She transitioned her success off the court, where fashion model, mother, author, sports analyst, and entrepreneur round out her impressive resume. Leslie remains an advocate for women’s sports, paving the way for future generations of female athletes.
These days the former WNBA superstar is on the Capital One Cup Advisory Board, supporting the achievements of collegiate athletes. In its second year, the Capital One Cup is given to the best men’s and women’s Division I college athletics programs in the country. It will award a combined $400...
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