But there is another layer to Wilson's one-leg tight. At 6-1, Lampley never felt like tall women were viewed as graceful and stylish when she played basketball. The single-leg sleeve, she said, and ...

Mitchell found the single leg sleeve in a similar way, having endured “a couple” left knee injuries over her nine-year career, including one that required microfracture surgery in 2017.

A'ja Wilson is the face of the WNBA in performance and style, but with mounting injuries and surging challengers like Angel ...

Angel Reese and A'ja Wilson are among the WNBA players who wear one legging during games. Here's why some basketball players have this habit.

A'ja Wilson cheers for USAWNT as leg sleeve trend hits soccer (Credit: Getty) A'ja Wilson is on course to take the USA Basketball women's team to a record-breaking gold medal in the 2024 Paris ...

Besides protection, leg sleeves allow NBA players to be more comfortable. Since the accessory covers the leg, it allows muscles to warm up faster, which comes with a number of benefits.

Many players in both college basketball and the pros, including Suns guard Devin Booker, play while wearing a leg sleeve. We found out the reason why.

Maybe try to find a compression or padded leg sleeve. If high school basketball in York and Adams counties is any indication, leg sleeves are a fast-growing fad in the sport.

Myron Medcalf covers college basketball for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2011. She was a three-time All-American at South Carolina. A 2017 national champion. The national player of the year and No ...