Dallas Wings player Ty Harris (right) responds to a question during the Dallas Mavericks and Girls Empowered by Mavericks (GEM) event at the American Airlines Center In Dallas, March 4, 2026. Participating in the panel discussion moderated by Michelle Montaine were Mavericks Legend Shawn Marion, A11Even Sports CEO Shetellia Irving, Dallas Trinity FC player Amber Wisner (pictured, left) and Dallas Wings player Ty Harris. The Mavericks said they created the GEM program to engage, inspire and empower young females through the use of physical activity as a backdrop to their continued development and success. Over 1,000 female student-athletes from across Texas will participate in an expo.
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