Childhood and Education Journey of Brittney Griner in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Brittney Griner. From birth to education, explore key events.

Brittney Griner is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA. A dominant force, she is a six-time WNBA All-Star and has won three Olympic gold medals with the U.S. women's national team. Griner's influence extends beyond the court, as she was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

October 18, 1990: Brittney Griner's Birth

On October 18, 1990, Brittney Yvette Griner was born. She is an American professional basketball player.

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May 7, 2009: Brittney Griner Day

On May 7, 2009, Houston mayor Bill White declared it Brittney Griner Day.

2009: WBCA All-American

In 2009, Brittney Griner was named a WBCA All-American and participated in the WBCA High School All-America Game, leading the team by scoring 20 points and collecting 9 rebounds.

2009: High School and All-American Honors

In 2009, Brittney Griner was named the nation's No. 1 high school women's basketball player by Rivals.com and was selected to the 2009 All-American basketball team.

March 3, 2010: Suspension for Punching Incident

On March 3, 2010, Brittney Griner punched Texas Tech player Jordan Barncastle during a game and was ejected and suspended. She received an additional one-game suspension from her coach.

2019: Bachelor's Degree

In 2019, Brittney Griner received her bachelor's degree in education.

2020: Leaving the WNBA Bubble

During the 2020 WNBA season, which was shortened and held in a bubble at IMG Academy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brittney Griner left the bubble after 12 games for undisclosed personal reasons.

2020: Protest of National Anthem

In 2020, Brittney Griner protested "The Star-Spangled Banner" and stated she would not be on the court while the national anthem was played during game openers.

February 17, 2022: Detainment and Arrest in Russia

On February 17, 2022, Brittney Griner was detained and arrested on smuggling charges by Russian customs officials for possessing cartridges containing less than a gram of medically prescribed hash oil.