In A League Of Her Own: Milani Malik

The newest addition to the New York City Thunder ABA men’s basketball team stands 5-feet-6-inches tall and wears her hair in a tight ponytail. The only female player in the entire league, Milani Malik earned a spot on the Thunder’s roster a month ago, the latest step in the 24-year-old Brooklyn native’s quest to becoming a full-time professional basketball player.