Brittney Griner

Brittney Yevette Griner born October 18 1990 is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Womens National Basketball Association WNBA. She is the only NCAA basketball player to both score 2000 points and block 500 shots.

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13 hours agoGriner an Olympic gold medalist and seven-time all-star with the Phoenix Mercury was arrested Feb.

. 12 hours agoGriner one of the top womens basketball players in the world has been detained in Russia since mid-February when she was picked up in a Moscow-area airport after being accused of carrying. She played college basketball for the Baylor Lady Bears in Waco Texas. 17 hours agoBrittney Griner 42 of the Phoenix Mercury stands on the court as the Las Vegas Aces shoot free throws during Game Two of the 2021 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 30.

16 hours agoGriner a seven-time All-Star with the Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist with Team USA was arrested in February at Sheremetyevo International Airport where Russian officials said they. Trevor Reeds release from Russia highlighted concerns over the continued detention of WNBA star Brittney. She last played for her Russian team UMMC Ekaterinburg.

Mike MattinaGetty Images As extraordinary as her circumstances are the details. Brittney Griner remains detained in Russia and its unclear how an unexpected prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia that freed marine veteran Trevor Reed on Wednesday will affect. 2 days agoMonths after her arrest WNBA all-star Brittney Griner is still held in a Russian prison.

17 and accused by Russian officials of having vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her. 18 hours agoGriner a 6-foot-9 athlete played center for the WNBAs Phoenix Mercury and competed in Russia in the winter months for the past seven years. Brittney Griner 42 of the Phoenix Mercury during pregame warmups on October 10 2021 in Phoenix Arizona.

NPRs Rachel Martin talks to Yahoo Sports writer Jeff Eisenberg about suspicions surrounding her. 20 hours agoA Former Marine Was Freed From Wrongful Detention In Russia But Concerns Remain For Brittney Griner And Others.

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