Griner Dunks to Leave Mark

There is no denying that men in the sport industry dominate as athletes, broadcasters, and coaches. While the female presence in the industry has drastically grown, women still remain under represented across all lines. After emerging into the NCAA, I think Brittany Griner is well on her way to changing certain stereotypes and beliefs about female athletes. Women are at a disadvantage to perform at extreme levels due to the innate traits we are not born with; however, we are still highly talented athletes that can make our mark in sport history. The 6 foot 8 inch athletically gifted monster made a statement as she moved into second place on the women’s NCAA scoring list, accomplished her 14^th dunk, and gained the Big 12 record for points scored against Kansas State. While Griner has not reached the high-flying ability of Terrence Ross yet, fans can look forward to her continued development and potential to show the world the first windmill dunk accomplished by a female.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/big12/2013/03/04/brittney-griner-dunk-baylor-bears-kansas-state-wildcats-big-12/1963799/

By: Erika Schmid