Lusia Harris
publication date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 (part of March 2023)
category: Sports
clue: This three-time college national champion and Olympic medalist seemed certain to become an NBA star after being drafted by the New Orleans Jazz in 1977, but the athlete's reason for refusing to join the team or attend training camp soon made sense: Pregnancy.
explanation: Harris, a major figure in the history of women's basketball, was only the second female player drafted by an NBA team. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and LaVonne Lemler