Why the stigma of eating disorders persists in women's college basketball

Like many elite athletes growing up, the more Jennah Isai played her sport, the more praise she received. The more she succeeded in basketball, the happier the people around her seemed. The compliments inspired her to work harder, and that hard work led to accolades piling up: Division I offers in eighth grade, Gatorade Player of the Year in Arizona, a top-50 prospect ranking, and eventually a scholarship to play at Oregon.Advertisement