She cannot try to get into the WNBA after high school. If her grades are good in high school, and she is a good player, colleges will recruit her and she will receive a lot of exposure. Lisa I play both basketball and volleyball, and have dealt with tendonitis throughout both sports. I am able to wear my knee brace during the basketball season, but cannot during volleyball because I must wear knee pads, and the brace does not fit. I suggest strengthening and stretching of the quad muscles along with ice before and after playing.
Footwear sometimes plays an important role.
Make sure the sneakers you wear have good arch supports and are not worn out. This is out of your control but playing on a good surface is important. I would eliminate the pounding. If you are conditioning on your own, try a stationary bike or precor machine instead of a stairclimber or treadmill. I am wondering if you can give me any advice on exercises or other things to do before the surgery or after, or any other advice you may have knowledge of on the subject.