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The Past Uncovered

We have uncovered many great historical facts and entertaining stories as we interview the legends of the game. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the stories.

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Brenda VanLengen – Why?

Andraya Carter and Brenda VanLengen discuss WHY Brenda chose to begin this documentary series honoring those that built college women’s basketball.

AIAW and Title IX

Andraya Carter and Brenda VanLengen discuss the strong women of the 1970s that formed their own organization, the AIAW, for women’s athletics and the programs that won the AIAW Championships. Learn more at www.ifnotforthem.com

Strong Black Women

Andraya Carter and Brenda VanLengen talk about two of the black women leaders in college women’s basketball that will be featured in “If Not For Them” — C. Vivian Stringer and Marian Washington. There are others we will be highlighting, too. Stay tuned. Learn more at www.ifnotforthem.com

If Not for Them…

If Not For Them, we would not be where we are today. It took the effort of everyone that played, everyone that coached and especially the administration that was willing to give us the opportunity.
Fran Garmon
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
If Not For Them, I wouldn’t be where I am because there were those before me…you stand on the shoulders of those who came before you and I think that’s something we all need to carry forward.
Sonja Hogg
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
If Not For Them, I would not be able to see life from a positive perspective of growth and endurance.
Carolyn Thompson
Texas Tech All-Time Leading Scorer
If Not For Them, I would have missed out on one of the most fantastic opportunities of a lifetime.
Betty Ransom Cagle
Four-time All American, Wayland Baptist Flying Queens