Participation in girls' high school basketball across the United States has plummeted by at least 21 per cent since 2000, according to annual surveys conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFSHSA).
The federation, which relies on self-reported figures from individual schools, noted a decline from 451,600 players across 16,526 schools in 2000 to 356,240 players at 18,208 schools by 2025.
