Lauren Jackson tips hat to women leading basketball’s rise

SINGAPORE—Former WNBA standout Lauren Jackson believes the rapid rise of women’s basketball is being driven by the athletes themselves. Speaking during the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Invitational at OCBC Arena, the Australian basketball legend credited the current generation of players for helping push the sport to new heights around the world. READ: Growing women’s basketball starts with investing in youth–Ionescu “I think what we’re seeing now, in terms of the sport’s recognition is because of [the] women, themselves,” she said at OCBC Arena on Tuesday. “I’m proud to be working in it and play a part in it but the […]... Keep on reading: Lauren Jackson tips hat to women leading basketball’s rise