Brittney Griner

Brittney Yevette Griner (born October 18, 1990) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She was the first overall pick in 2013 WNBA Draft and became one of only six players to have scored 2,000 points and blocked 500 shots during their collegiate careers. In her early years she earned national recognition after setting multiple records while leading Nimitz High School to a state championship title as a junior and senior.

Griner has been hailed by many analysts as one of the greatest female shot blockers ever; she holds several NCAA defensive records for blocks including single-season blocks with 223 during 2011–12 season which shattered Lisa Leslie’s long standing record of 209 set 17 years prior. As well as being renowned for her prolific scoring ability—averaging 22 points per game over four seasons—she also led Division I women’s basketball in rebounds during 2012–13 with 11.5 boards per contest along with finishing second all-time on Baylor’s career rebounding list behind Sophia Young. During her collegiate career she received numerous awards including three Big 12 Player Of The Year Awards, two USBWA National Player Of The Year Awards, Two AP Player Of The Year nominations among other accolades highlighted by becoming just the third athlete ever to be named Associated Press Athlete OF The year twice joining fellow contemporaries Tim Duncan & Kevin Durant respectively .
In April 2013 Brittney Griner was drafted number 1 overall into then newly formed eight team league known today as Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Since entering into this elite level competition Griner has made quite an impression amongst peers alike quickly making herself known around League circles due largely to winning Rookie Of The Year honors following stellar inaugural campaign where averaged 13 PPG 4 RPG 3 BPG while helping lead Mercury To Western Conference Finals appearance against eventual Champion Minnesota Lynx later that same post season run saw Brittney become first rookie since Diana Taurasi back 2005 earn All Star selection ultimately losing out Best Newcomer Award former teammate DeWanna Bonner whom would eventually go onto win Sixth Woman award instead despite not having such distinguished pedigree coming out College Griner still managed put together highly impressive rookie resume garnering both Defensive Team Honors Second team All Defense acknowledgments from Coaches fans alike throughout course 2014 Season widely considered breakout year which marked fifth straight postseason Team Appearance earning First Career Playoff Win route surpassing 10 000 minute milestone milestones recently achieved include Induction Into 2017 Hall Fame alongside likes legendary stars Lauren Jackson Tina Thompson Rebecca Lobo Tamika Catchings Swin Cash plus much more success come follow Despite initially struggling transition period through injuries setbacks etc., it appears clear now that future looks very bright indeed recent accomplishments illustrate what kind potential lies ahead looking forward next chapter continue write legacy will forever etched pages history books