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Brittney Griner hopes to erase distance from Baylor, see jersey retired

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner says it would mean a lot to her to have her jersey retired at Baylor despite not attending a game at the school since her falling out with former Bears women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey more than eight years ago.

“I’ve seen that special moment with a lot of my teammates and friends at their schools where they gave their all,” Griner said Thursday of the thought of getting her jersey retired. “I met my wife at Baylor. Baylor’s in my blood. I love the school. I love Waco. And it would mean a lot to me, honestly. It’s something I would definitely cherish and love.” Read More

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