Brittney Griner

Named the nation's number-one female high school player by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association and Rivals.com, Brittney Griner carried her balling skills into her college career when she enrolled at Baylor University.  Standing at six-feet, eight-inches, the three-time All-American became the second woman to dunk in the NCAA Basketball Tournament.  Leading her team to a championship with zero losses in the 2011-2012 season, the swift center was crowned the 2012 AP Division I Player of the Year and most Outstanding player of the Final Four.  The 21-year-old junior earned a spot on the USA's Women's Basketball Team for the 2012 Olympics, making her the first collegiate player to do so since 1988.

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Two days after being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 WNBA draft, Brittney Griner opened up about being a gay athlete. "If I can show that I'm out and I'm fine and everything's OK, then hopefully the younger generation will definitely feel the s...

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Griner Opens Up About Her Sexuality

Brittney Griner talks homosexuality in sports, investigators continue search for Boston Marathon bombings suspect, plus more sports headlines. — Britt Middleton It was a big week for Baylor's Brittney Griner, who was the no. 1 pick in Monday's ...

A Groundbreaking Opportunity 

NBA team flirts with drafting its first female, Auburn football program faces lofty accusations, plus more sports headlines.  — Britt Middleton Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has said he is leaning toward yes, and made waves this week when he ...

Baylor's Brittney Griner Leads AP All-America Team

Brittney Griner is an All-America for the third straight season and joins a select group.
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