There is so much to thank her for. What she did was one of the most heroic acts. While Rosa, for better or worse, was thrust into the limelight, Mekisha hopes to accomplish some good in her lifetime without the fanfare. I would truly love to coach basketball to kids who wouldn't normally have the opportunity to learn and compete in the sport. If I could do that, I'd be the happiest person in the world.
Basketball is more than just a sport.
You learn about yourself, teamwork, sharing, sacrifice and the power of a unified group that exceeds the sum of its parts. Mekisha was introduced to basketball by her late brother, Randolph Jr., who brought her along to pickup games when she was 5 years old. In their backyard the two nailed a plastic milk crate to a tree. Randolph would spot Mekisha 22 points in a 24-point game. And he'd win.