WNBA Players and Coaches React to Brittney Griner’s Return Home

Brittney Greiner is finally returning home, 294 days after being unjustly detained in Russia. The WNBA superstar’s release resonated throughout the WNBA and women’s basketball world.

The WNBA superstar’s release resonated throughout the WNBA and women’s basketball world. Here’s what the hoops community, from her Phoenix Mercury teammates to many supporters, are saying about her return.

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Greiner’s alma mater, Baylor University, also celebrated her release. Kim Mulkey, who coached BG at Baylor University, told ESPN: There is power in prayer. Britney is on her way back to her home, where she belongs. Our prayers are with her and her family as they recover and heal together. ”

Current Baylor coach Nikki Collen added, “After nearly 10 months, we are excited and relieved to hear the news of BG’s long-awaited return.” Today is the day we have been praying for. We will continue to pray for her until she is reunited with her family and begins to recover from her experience. Dear Baylor family, she is coming back! ”

In addition to W-League players and former BG coaches, various women’s basketball pioneers and supporters reacted to the news of her release.

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The NBA and WNBA also released public statements regarding Greiner’s release and his return to be with his family.

Cathy Engelbart:

Adam Silver: