Scott Cole will host the event again, alongside Malik Fort, broadcaster and Esports host, Autumn Johnson, 2K League sideline reporter, and Ms.Basketball the sports host. The 2021 draft will stream live on 2K22 MT PC the 2K League Twitch and YouTube channels the 13th of March at 6pm CT. The power of video games for promoting women's basketball.

Candace Parker made big news recently when she was selected to appear on the cover of NBA2K22. Lisa Leslie, her former Los Angeles Sparks mentor and teammate was the person who set the stage for Parker's inclusion in Backyard Basketball 2001. Here are the result of her appearance and how Parker's focus could be a boost to her visibility.

Candace Parker has been chosen to appear on the cover of NBA2K22 being the first female basketball player ever to earn that distinction. Her Los Angeles Sparks mentor Lisa Leslie was the one who opened the door for women to be able to play basketball video games. Leslie was an Humungous Entertainment's Backyard Basketball player (2001) prior to the launch of PlayStation 5 and 3.

It was Kevin Garnett, the Minnesota Timberwolves basketball player who graced the cover of Backyard Basketball? Leslie was also in the game. You can play as Garnett and her.

Sheryl Swoopes and Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets stars, were not present during the 2001 WNBA season. Cooper retired after the 2000 season, being a two-time MVP as well as a four-time champion, and returned in Buy 2K MT PS4 2003. Swoopes was also a part the four championships, and was the league's reigning MVP.