NPR Are opportunities for women to play basketball limited because there aren't enough players? Or are there not enough players because opportunities are limited? Many said pickup basketball, often dominated by men, isn't an option. "The selfishness in Read more ... a pickup game, the suppressed sexist decisions, and the sloppy fundamentals can borderline ruin it!" says 28-year-old Julia Hartsell Chisholm, from Asheville, N.C.