2 Muslim NCAA Tournament players, Jannah Eissa and Diaba Konate, wear hijabs, inspiring Muslim women in sports.

NCAA Tournament players Jannah Eissa (North Carolina State) and Diaba Konate (University of California, Irvine) are inspiring Muslim women by wearing hijabs during basketball games. They are not the first women to wear hijabs in the NCAA Tournament, but they are gaining attention due to record viewership and attendance. Both players hope their visibility will encourage more Muslim women to participate in sports.

March 29, 2024
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