WNBA Star Brittney Griner Dunks in Converse Chuck 70s After Her Baylor Jersey Retirement Ceremony

WNBA star Brittney Griner had a stellar college career at Baylor University. The school recognized her efforts Sunday by retiring her No. 42 jersey at Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas.

Griner’s run at Baylor included leading the Bears to a national championship win in 2012. She was also named the Most Outstanding Player for the 2012 NCAA Women’s Final Four tournament. Baylor went undefeated for the 2012 season, with a record of 40-0.

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Her lengthy list of accolades includes being named Big 12 Player of the Year three times (2011, 2012, 2013), earning AP Player of Year honors in 2012 and 2013, being a consensus First-Team All-American three times (2011, 2012, 2013) and much more.

Griner’s No. 42 jersey was retired before Baylor’s matchup against the Texas Tech Raiders. Baylor beat Texas Tech, 61-32.

Although her college days are long behind her and she’s a star in the WNBA, Griner couldn’t help herself from putting on a show, much to the delight of the fans in attendance. At halftime, with her Converse Chuck 70s laced up, the 6-foot-9 hooper threw down a dunk that got the crowd excited.

Griner has had an incredible pro career since leaving Baylor. She was selected by the Phoenix Mercury with the No. 1 pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft, and would win a championship with the team in 2014. She is also a nine-time WNBA All-Star, a two-time WNBA scoring champion and has been named to the All-WNBA First Team three times (2014, 2019, 2021).

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