they use an nba sized ball
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Women use a size 6 ball, instead of the size 7 for men. It is lighter and smaller than the men's. That is about all I think, basketball is not the sport to be sexist.
When Dr. Naismith invented basketball he didn't have a 'basketball' to use. So, he looked around his gymnasium and decided that a soccer ball was the right size and he used that.
graduated from the university of colorado, played 1 yr for the cincinatti royals in the nba. lived in tucson,az for a while in the early 80's. was arrested for marijuana during that time as well. not sure if dealing or for personal use.
The NCAA, ACC, ECAC, MASCAC, WNBA Etc. Use A Standard 28.5 Inch Ball. National Teams Use FIBA Womens Reg. Size.
umm 13 year old girls should probabl use a 28 to 28.5...