What they’re saying about Baylor freshman Griner
WACO, TEXAS(AP) —Quotes on Baylor freshman Brittney Griner, who can dunk regularly and with a nearly 7 1/2-foot wingspan is an imposing shotblocker and presence in the paint:
“She just has the ability to do things that people have never seen before.” - Baylor junior guard Melissa Jones.
“If she works hard, keeps the same attitude she’s got, she’s going to have an impact on the NCAA level, she’s going to have an impact on the WNBA, she’s going to have an impact on the Olympics. In my opinion, she’s going to win a lot of gold medals.” - LSU coach Van Chancellor.
“She’s very gifted. She’s certainly going to be a game-changer.” - Olympian and Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman.
“Brittney will transform women’s basketball. I don’t think there’s been a woman’s basketball player quite like her, with her athleticism and the way she’s been able to dunk the ball effortlessly. Women’s basketball fans, they’re going to see some things they’ve never seen before.” - Baylor men’s coach Scott Drew.
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