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Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer

Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer

Season 1 Episode 1 | 26m 02s

Each year in the U.S., nearly 5,000 high-school girls’ basketball players earn a full-ride Division I scholarship. In 1992, only one was Native American: Blackfeet Nation’s Malia Kipp. Living in two worlds presented challenges, but Kipp carried the burden with grace and grit. Described by her chief as “a warrior,” she blazed a heroic and inspiring trail for other Native girls to follow.

Aired: 10/31/23 | Expires: 03/11/25
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Watch • 1:21
Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer
Native Ball: Straight Out of Browning
Blackfeet Nation's Malia Kipp inspired and empowered young Native Americans.
Clip: S1 | 1:21
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Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer
Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer Trailer
A Native American girl uses basketball as a ticket to college and helping others.
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Watch • 1:28
Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer
Native Ball: Living in Two Worlds
Blackfeet hoops player Malia Kipp successfully navigated cultural differences in college.
Clip: S1 | 1:28