Although WNBA free agency signings and trades are stealing the headlines, here’s the other big news from women’s basketball:
Baylor to retire BG’s 42
On Monday, Baylor announced that Brittney Griner’s No. 42 jersey will be raised to the rafters of Foster Pavilion on Feb. 18, when the Bears host Texas Tech.
Griner’s collegiate career (2009-13) is unquestionably worthy of a jersey retirement. During her time in Waco, she led the Bears to two Final Fours, including a perfect 40-0 season and national championship as a junior in 2012. Her 748 career blocks remain the NCAA’s all-time mark, while her 3,283 career points are the fifth-most in women’s college basketball history.
In response to the forthcoming honor, Griner released the following statement:
I’m honored to return home to Baylor and celebrate where so much of my journey started. I’m grateful to Coach Nicki [Collen] and the entire Baylor community and am looking forward to the opportunity to be back on campus, spend time with the team and have my family beside me to share in this incredible moment. Sic ‘em Bears.
Jess Smith named president of WNBA Golden State
On Tuesday, WNBA Golden State named Jess Smith the franchise’s president.
For the last four years, Smith has served as head of…
