By Bridgette Bartlett-Royall ·Updated June 19, 2024
As a child growing up in South Jamaica Houses – also known as the infamous “40 Projects” in Queens, NY, Michelle Reed didn’t know anyone from her hometown who became a professional basketball player. Yet, that didn’t stop Reed from conquering her dream of doing just that and landing a coveted spot on the Los Angeles Sparks while becoming the first woman from her neighborhood to make
