Brittney Griner is an American basketball player who played college basketball for the Baylor Lady Bears in Waco, Texas, and is a three-time Olympic gold medalist with U.S. women’s national basketball team adn six-time WNBA Aii-Star. Griner was selected as the 1st overall pick in 2013 WNBA draft by the Phoenix Mercury. in November 2022, Griner was transferred to the Russian penal colony IK-2, and in 2023, she was named the 100 most influential people in the world.
Brittney Griner Biography
| Real Name | Brittney Yvette Griner |
| Nickname | Brittney Griner |
| Profession | Basketball player |
| Date of Birth | 18 October 1990 |
| Age | 35 years, as of August 2026 |
| Birth Place | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Lesbian |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Nimitz High School |
| College | Baylor University |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor degree |
Brittney Griner Age
Basketball player Brittney Griner was born on 18 October 1990, in Houston, Texas, United States. She is 35 years old as of August 2026, and her zodiac sign is Libra.
Brittney Griner Relationships
| Sexuality | Lesbian |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Glory Johnson Cherelle Watson |
| Spouse/ Wife | Glory Johnson (2014 to 2016) Cherelle Watson (2019-present) |
| Children | Twin girls with Glory Johnson A son, Bash with Cherelle |
Brittney Griner Family
| Father’s Name | Raymond Griner |
| Mother’s Name | Sandra Griner |
| Brother’s Name | DeCarlo |
| Sister’s Name | Shekera and Pier |
Career
| Debut | High School – Nimitz College – Baylor (2009-12) |
| WNBA Draft | 2013: 1st round, 1st pick by Phoenix Mercury |
| Drafted By | Phoenix Mercury |
| Career History | 2013-14 – Phoenix Mercury 2013-14 – Zhejiang Golden Bulls 2014-15 – Beijing Great Walt 2015-2022 – UMMC Ekaterinburg 2025 – Phantom BC 2025 – Atlanta Dream 2026-present – Vinyl BC 2026-present – Connecticut Sun |
| Awards | Gold – 2016 Reo De Janeiro Olympic Gold – 2020 Tokyo Olympic Gold – 2024 Paris Olympic Gold – 2014 World Cup in Turkey Gold – 2018 World Cup in Spain and, other |
Brittney Griner Career Highlights
- WNBA Champion – 2014
- 10 – WNBA All-Star – 2013-2015, 2017-2019, 2021-2024
- 2 – WNBA scoring champino – 2017, 2019
- 2 – WNBA Defensive Player of the Year – 2014, 2015
- 3 – Russian National Leageu champion – 2015-2017
- 4 – EuroLeague champion – 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021
- 2 – Naismiht College Player of the Year – 2012, 2013
- 2 – Wade Trophy Player of the Year – 2012, 2013
- 2 – USBWA Natioal Player of the Year – 2012, 2013
- 4 – Frist-team All-Big 12 – 2012, 2013
- 3 – WBCA Defenive Player of the Year
- 2 – AP Player of the Year – 2012, 2013
- WBCA High School Player of the Year – 2009
Brittney Griner Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 206 cm In meters – 2.06 m In feet & inches – 6’9” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 93 kg In pounds – 205 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Brittney Griner Net Worth
American professional basketball player Brittney Griner has an estimated net worth around $5 million, as of July 2026. He signed an 1-year, $1.19 million contract with Connecticut Sun, with an average salary of $1.19 million. Her wealth primarliy comes through her porfessional contract, endorsement, etc.
| Net Worth (approx) | $5 Million (As of Auguest 2026) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Contract (1-year, 2026) | $1.19 million (with Connecticut Sun) |
| Salary | $1.19 million, |
| Real Estate | Update soon |
| Income Source | Salary, contract, endorsement, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Brittney Griner
- Brittney Griner was born and raised up in Houston, Texas, to Raymond Griner and Sandra Griner.
- Her father, is a Harris county deputy sheriff and two-tour Vietnam War veteran.
- She attended Nimitz High School in Houston.
- In addition to lettering in basketball throughout high school, she played varsity volleyball as a freshman.
- During her junior season, a YouTube video featuring her dunks was watched more than 6.6 million times.
- In her 2008-09 season, she recorded 318 blocks, a single-season record.
- As a freshman at Baylor University, she blocked 223 shots set the all-time single-season record.
- As a sophomore, she received First Team All-American honors after averaging 23 points a game.
- In her junior season, Brittney Griner averaged 23.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 5 blocks per game.
- In the 2013 WNBA draft, the Phoenix, Mercury selected Griner as the first overall pick.
- In an interview with SI.com on February 11, 2012, she publicly came out as a lesbian.
- On August 14, 2024, she got engaged to fellow WNBA player Glory Johnson.
- In 2015, Griner and Johnson revealed that Johnson was pregnant with twins, and Johnson gave birth to twin girls on October 12, 2015.
- Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson’s divorce was finalized in June 2016.
- She became engaged to Cherelle Watson in August 2018, and they married in June 2019.
- In 2024, couple announced a pregnancy. In July 2024, Cherelle gave birth to a boy, whom they named Bash.
- On February 17, 2022, Brittney Griner was arrested on drug smuggling charges in Russia.
FAQ:
How old is Brittney Griner?
Brittney Griner is 35 yeras old as of August 2026.
Who is Brittney Griner’s ex-Partner?
WNBA player Glory Johnson form 2014 to 2016.
Who is Brittney Griner’s Parnter?
Brittney Griner married to Cherelle Watson in June 2019.
What is Brittney Griner’s net worth?
As of August 2026, Griner’s net worth is around $5 million.
Who is Brittney Griner’s husband?
She is a openly Lesbian, and never married a man.