Brittney Griner
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Summary
Brittney Griner was born on October 18, 1990[1], in Houston[2]. She has worked as a basketball player[3]. She ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,518 views/month, #2,998 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Cherelle Griner[5]
- Country of citizenship: United States[6]
- Native language: English[7]
- Educated at: Nimitz High School[8]
- Award received: Wade Trophy[9], WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award[10], USBWA National Freshman of the Year[11], John R. Wooden Award[12], Best Female Athlete ESPY Award[13], Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award[14], Honda Sports Award for Basketball[15], Time 100[16], Out100[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Member of sports team: Phoenix Mercury[19]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[20]
- League or competition: NCAA Division I women's basketball[21]
- Commons category: Brittney Griner[22]
- Position played on team / speciality: center[23]
- Sport: basketball[24]
- Drafted by: Phoenix Mercury[25]
- Family name: Griner[26]
- Given name: Brittney[27], Yevette[28]
- Significant event: Viktor Bout–Brittney Griner prisoner exchange[29]
- Official website: http://www.griner42.com[30]
- Participant in: 2016 Summer Olympics[31], 2014 FIBA World Championship for Women[32], 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup[33], basketball at the 2016 Summer Olympics – women's tournament[34], basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics – women's tournament[35]
- Convicted of: drug smuggling[36], drug possession[37]
- Nominated for: Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award[38], Best Female Athlete ESPY Award[39], Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Birth name: Brittney Yevette Griner[42]
- Country for sport: United States[43], England[44]
- Name in native language: Brittney Griner[45]
- Sport number: 42[46]
Why It Matters
Brittney Griner has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] She is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Brittney Griner born?
Brittney Griner's place of birth was Houston[2].
Who was Brittney Griner married to?
Brittney Griner's spouses include Cherelle Griner[5].
What did Brittney Griner do for work?
Brittney Griner worked as a basketball player[3].
Where did Brittney Griner go to school?
Brittney Griner was educated at Nimitz High School[8].
What awards did Brittney Griner receive?
Honors received include Wade Trophy[9], WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award[10], USBWA National Freshman of the Year[11], and John R. Wooden Award[12].