Here’s what happened in the world of women’s basketball this past week:
Brittney Griner holds press conference, announces plan to work with Bring Our Families Home
Brittney Griner’s press conference was the biggest news of the week, as the superstar Phoenix Mercury center talked about how she was able to overcome the challenge of being wrongfully detained in Russia. Griner and the Mercury announced an official partnership with Bring Our Families Homes, an organization that is working to bring home all 54 Americans who are wrongfully detained.
At her press conference, Griner also broke news that she has put an end to her overseas career, opting to only play abroad as a member of Team USA.
The @PhoenixMercury and Brittney Griner are teaming with the Bring Our Families Home organization to bring attention to the current 54 American hostages and wrongful detainees. The BOFH logo will be on Mercury’s home court, replacing BG42 logo previously there. … pic.twitter.com/Z5mQ7z8hEl
— M.A. Voepel (@MAVoepel) April 27, 2023
Transfer portal news
Former Oregon point guard Te-Hina Paopao has committed to South Carolina, she announced Monday on social media. https://t.co/9QFftvqDUt
— ESPN Women’s Hoops (@ESPN_WomenHoop) April 25, 2023
Guard Lexi Donarski…
