Just curious because the shorts worn by girls basketball players are often white and see-through, which makes it pretty easy to see a player’s underwear…

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nmhphotos/4224922869/sizes/l/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30173331@N08/3235862220/sizes/o/in/photostream/

Seems like wearing compression shorts would offer players a little more “privacy,” especially when they’re out playing in front of a crowded gym.