Brittney Griner is a professional basketball player known for her exceptional skills and height, standing at 6 feet 9 inches. She played college basketball at Baylor University, where she gained national attention for her performances and won several awards, including the Naismith College Player of the Year. Griner was drafted first overall in the 2013 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury. Throughout her career, she has been recognized as one of the top players in the WNBA, earning multiple All-Star selections and contributing to her team's success, including winning a championship in 2014.