20 Things You Might Not Know About Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner is a household name in the world of basketball. She has made history as the first openly gay athlete to play in a major American sport, and she continues to break barriers both on and off the court. However, there are likely plenty of things you don’t know about this incredible woman. Here are 20 fun facts about Brittney Griner that will surprise and entertain you!

1. Brittney Griner was born on October 18, 1990, in Houston, Texas.

2. She is 6 feet 8 inches tall.

3. She played basketball and volleyball in high school.

4. She was named the National High School Player of the Year by Parade magazine in 2009.

5. She played collegiately at Baylor University.

6. She was named the Associated Press Player of the Year three times (2011-2013).

7. She won two NCAA Championships with Baylor (2011 and 2012).

8. She was the first overall pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury.

9. She was named to the All-WNBA First Team in 2013 and 2014.

10. She won an Olympic gold medal with the USA Women’s Basketball team in 2016.

11. She has been open about her sexuality and is one of the few active professional athletes to identify as lesbian.

12. In 2017, she married fellow WNBA player Glory Johnson. The couple divorced later that year.

13. She has several tattoos, including a quote from Maya Angelou on her left arm.

14. In 2013, she released an autobiography titled “In My Skin: My Life On and Off the Basketball Court.”

15. In 2014, she was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

16. In 2015, she became the first openly gay athlete to sign a major Endorsement deal with Nike.

17. In 2017, she was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.

18. In 2018, she was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.

19. She is currently a studio analyst for Turner Sports’ NBA coverage.

20. She has also worked as a commentator for ESPN’s college basketball coverage.